What if Maslow was wrong? safety vs. autonomy in decision-making for older adults Theresa A. Harvath, Mark Fedyk

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harvath, Theresa A., author.

Fedyk, Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Nursing home care--Decision making.

Older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"The purpose of this book is to create a dialogue among health providers, especially those in long-term care, and those who work with family caregivers to older adults regarding the tension between safety, quality of life and autonomy when it comes to decision-making for older adults. When faced with difficult decisions regarding older adults (e.g., placement decisions) we often come down on the side of safety, citing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as the basis for that decision. Within the context of person-centered care, however, safety is not always what is most important to the older adult, at least not safety as defined by the health care providers. If we are to truly achieve person-centered care, we must be willing to honor the personal preferences of older adults, even if it involves a measure of risk. This book will explore the assumptions that underlie the clinical decision-making on behalf of older adults through case-based discussions and exercises designed to engage the reader in thoughtful analysis of these complex issues"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

What if maslow was wrong?

Different meanings of “safety”

Impossible choices and cost-benefit analysis

Long-term care facilities and the staff’s perspective

Independence versus autonomy

How prioritizing safety can backfire

Sex and the nursing home

When safety matters most to a provider but not the older adult

Our suggestions for dealing with impossible choices

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed February 4, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Harvath, Theresa A. What if Maslow was wrong?

ISBN:

9783032142498

3032142490

OCLC:

1569123452

Access Restriction:

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