Option 4: Patient Rights and Quality of Life & Autonomy of the Elderly Sarah, Abdoullahi, Tameko Charnise

 Option 4: Patient Rights and Quality of Life & Autonomy of the Elderly

Sarah, Abdoullahi, Tameko Charnise and Sabrina

Read the, The Influence of Institutionalization on the Perception of Autonomy and Quality of Life in Old People (Links to an external site.) article.

• Examine at least two factors that impact quality of life (QOL) and/or autonomy in the elderly.
• Analyze one intervention that can improve the QOL in the elderly population. Your initial response should be 150 to 250 substantive words.

Indicate whether you have been assigned Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, or Option 4 at the beginning of your discussion post.

Required Response: By the end of Day 7, respond to at least two classmates using the required response prompt for their option (e.g., if your initial post was Option 1, then respond to posts from Option 2, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 2, then respond to posts from Option 1, 3, and/or 4; if your initial post was Option 3, then respond to posts from Option 1, 2 and/or 4; or if your initial post was Option 4, then respond to posts for Option 1, 2 and/or 3). In a substantive post, explain why you agree or disagree with your colleague’s discussion as to whether the determination was right or wrong. Provide additional supportive evidence as to your agreement or disagreement. Your responses should be at least 100 substantive words.