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Ideal versus actual levels of decision-making in South Australian aged care resident committees

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dc.contributor.authorWilson, L.
dc.contributor.authorKirby, N.
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractObjective: To investigate the level and types of decision-making residents have in lo-level residential aged care facility (RACF) resident committees and whether this is in line with the level and types desired by the residents. Method: Fifteen South Australian low-level RACFs participated in the study, with a total of 107 resident committee members completing questionnaires. Results: Residents wanted to participate significantly more in decision-making than they currently were, particularly in the areas of deciding on new activities, planning menus and making policies on safety hazards. Conclusion: The existence of resident committees did not ensure that residents participated in decision-making to the extent that they wished. Resident committees would benefit from regular evaluation to determine whether residents are provided with opportunities to participate in decision-making in areas that are important to them and to the levels they desire.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityLeah Wilson and Neil Kirby
dc.identifier.citationAustralasian Journal on Ageing, 2006; 25(2):69-73
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1741-6612.2006.00152.x
dc.identifier.issn1440-6381
dc.identifier.issn1741-6612
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/35574
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBlackwell Publishing Asia
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2006.00152.x
dc.subjectAged
dc.subjectdecision-making
dc.subjectgroup processes
dc.subjecthomes for the aged
dc.subjectpersonal autonomy
dc.titleIdeal versus actual levels of decision-making in South Australian aged care resident committees
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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