Exploring self-care health-related beliefs, values and attitudes with older patients.

Why you should read this article: • To recognise the factors that may influence older people’s concepts of self-care • To consider how you could use a reflective framework to explore patients’ beliefs, values and attitudes • To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers) • To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers). Person-centred care is based on the notion that patients’ independence and dignity is sustained during the care planning process. Negotiating person-centred care with the older person involves exploring their self-care beliefs, values and attitudes. This article discusses patient beliefs, values and attitudes in the context of self-care and suggests ways in which nurses might explore these as a collaborative enquiry. The author also describes the use of a simple reflective framework as a starting point for engaging in this exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]