Authors

1. Saeteren, Berit PhD, RN
2. Heggestad, Anne Kari Tolo PhD, RN
3. Hoy, Bente PhD, RN
4. Lillesto, Britt PhD, RN
5. Slettebo, Ashild PhD, RN
6. Lohne, Vibeke PhD, RN
7. Raholm, Maj-Britt PhD, RN
8. Caspari, Synnove PhD, RN
9. Rehnsfeldt, Arne PhD, RN
10. Lindwall, Lillemor PhD, RN
11. Aasgaard, Trygve PhD, RN
12. Naden, Dagfinn PhD, RN

Abstract

The aim of this study was to answer the question "What do nursing home residents do themselves in order to maintain their dignity?" Twenty-eight residents, 8 men and 20 women, aged 62 to 103 years, from 6 different nursing homes in Scandinavia were interviewed. The results showed that the residents tried to expand their life space, both physical and ontological, in order to experience health and dignity.