Nurses perceive their role in the rehabilitation of older people as important but often undervalued, encompassing care delivery, collaboration, and autonomy.
Nurses view rehab roles in older adults as important yet undervalued; leaves open strategies to enhance autonomy and collaboration.
AIM: The aim of the study was to explore nurses' perceptions of their role in rehabilitation of the older person. METHOD: Nine participants were interviewed in two rehabilitation units in Ireland. Data were transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi's (1978) framework. FINDINGS: Three main themes emerged: care delivery, collaboration and autonomy/empowerment. CONCLUSION: Nurses have an important role in the rehabilitation of older people, which is often undervalued and ill-defined. Nurses need to recognise and articulate their contribution and value.
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