A concept analysis examining the vulnerability of older people.

摘要: Many people associate vulnerability with old age, resulting in negative stereotypical views. This concept analysis of the literature on examines how and why older are considered vulnerable, to assess whether attitudes assumptions society at large, or approaches health social care professionals particular, contribute this view. The authors used data collected from review, which incorporated holistic caring for people, construct a psycho-social definition define attributes according categories, causes effects. was underpinned by theoretical knowledge practice experience working teaching nursing students about people. Understanding should enable nurses recognize centrality service provision, positively their autonomy act as advocates. It will also help educate rights choices available them, enabling them participate fully society.