"This is an inspirational, even uplifting, book. Lidz, Fischer and Arnold do solid work in distinguishing among the various kinds of autonomy. They are careful to inform policy makers, nursing-home staffs, and the gerontology community generally of what moves are most likely to bring about the minor revolution they aim for." --Clinical Gerontologist"Fascinating....A useful compendium on one of society's persistent and pervasive ills....A book for departmental libraries, though to be read by all..." --Tom Aire, Psychiatrist, Nottingham, International Journal of Epidemiology"Richly illustrates the difficulties of supporting a patient's everyday or actual autonomy....Intellectually important, revelatory...offers insights that must be the basis on which real reform is crafted..." --Martha Holstein, Medical Humanities Review"The authors present a clear conceptual and historical framework which sets the context for the study's rationale and findings."--Disabilities Studies Quarterly

• 1. The Meaning of Autonomy in Long-Term Care ; 2. How Did We Get There? A Brief History of the Nursing Home ; 3. The Setting and Research Strategies ; 4. The Value Basis of Long-Term Care ; 5. Caring and Cared For: Role Relationships in Long-Term Care ; 6. Restrictions ; 7. Activities and Schedules: The Routine of Daily Life ; 8. Interaction Patterns and Autonomy ; 9. Privacy: Access to Space and Property ; 10. Physical Redirection and Restraint ; 11. Summary and Implications for Long-Term Care

"This is an inspirational, even uplifting, book. Lidz, Fischer and Arnold do solid work in distinguishing among the various kinds of autonomy. They are careful to inform policy makers, nursing-home staffs, and the gerontology community generally of what moves are most likely to bring about the minor revolution they aim for." --Clinical Gerontologist"Fascinating....A useful compendium on one of society's persistent and pervasive ills....A book for departmental libraries, though to be read by all..." --Tom Aire, Psychiatrist, Nottingham, International Journal of Epidemiology"Richly illustrates the difficulties of supporting a patient's everyday or actual autonomy....Intellectually important, revelatory...offers insights that must be the basis on which real reform is crafted..." --Martha Holstein, Medical Humanities Review"The authors present a clear conceptual and historical framework which sets the context for the study's rationale and findings."--Disabilities Studies Quarterly

• 1. The Meaning of Autonomy in Long-Term Care ; 2. How Did We Get There? A Brief History of the Nursing Home ; 3. The Setting and Research Strategies ; 4. The Value Basis of Long-Term Care ; 5. Caring and Cared For: Role Relationships in Long-Term Care ; 6. Restrictions ; 7. Activities and Schedules: The Routine of Daily Life ; 8. Interaction Patterns and Autonomy ; 9. Privacy: Access to Space and Property ; 10. Physical Redirection and Restraint ; 11. Summary and Implications for Long-Term Care

"This is an inspirational, even uplifting, book. Lidz, Fischer and Arnold do solid work in distinguishing among the various kinds of autonomy. They are careful to inform policy makers, nursing-home staffs, and the gerontology community generally of what moves are most likely to bring about the minor revolution they aim for." --Clinical Gerontologist"Fascinating....A useful compendium on one of society's persistent and pervasive ills....A book for departmental libraries, though to be read by all..." --Tom Aire, Psychiatrist, Nottingham, International Journal of Epidemiology"Richly illustrates the difficulties of supporting a patient's everyday or actual autonomy....Intellectually important, revelatory...offers insights that must be the basis on which real reform is crafted..." --Martha Holstein, Medical Humanities Review"The authors present a clear conceptual and historical framework which sets the context for the study's rationale and findings."--Disabilities Studies Quarterly

• 1. The Meaning of Autonomy in Long-Term Care ; 2. How Did We Get There? A Brief History of the Nursing Home ; 3. The Setting and Research Strategies ; 4. The Value Basis of Long-Term Care ; 5. Caring and Cared For: Role Relationships in Long-Term Care ; 6. Restrictions ; 7. Activities and Schedules: The Routine of Daily Life ; 8. Interaction Patterns and Autonomy ; 9. Privacy: Access to Space and Property ; 10. Physical Redirection and Restraint ; 11. Summary and Implications for Long-Term Care