護理之家住民之自我決策與家庭賦權

The Self-Determination and Family Empowerment of Nursing Home Residents

老人及障礙者長期照護的新思潮已由專業及成本的角度轉為提昇個體自主的方式擬定政策及提供服務，其中家庭參與、自我決策及家庭賦權已成為專業人員與護理之家住民與家庭建立合作夥伴的重要元素。

Long-term care for the elderly, disabled and handicapped is changing, with the trend shifting away from the prior emphasis on professional qualifications and cost management and toward allowing individuals increased authority to influence care policies and determine services provided. Within this trend, increased participation by family members, expanded care recipient rights, and family empowerment are driving the development of a new cooperative relationship between professional health care providers, care recipients and their families.