Exploring self-care health-related beliefs, values and attitudes with older patients
To recognise the factors that may influence older people’s concepts of self-care
To consider how you could use a reflective framework to explore patients’ beliefs, values and attitudes
To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)
To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
Person-centred care is based on the notion that patients’ independence and dignity is sustained during the care planning process. Negotiating person-centred care with the older person involves exploring their self-care beliefs, values and attitudes. This article discusses patient beliefs, values and attitudes in the context of self-care and suggests ways in which nurses might explore these as a collaborative enquiry. The author also describes the use of a simple reflective framework as a starting point for engaging in this exploration.
