Custodialism

The large VA hospital, T, was considered intermediate or transitional in that it was in process of fairly rapid change away from custodialism.

Although there is much difference of opinion among gerontologits on the use of institutions, assaults are now appearing from new directions, and some of the basic assumptions and practices of custodialism are being challenged.

Opposition to custodialism took many forms, both inside and outside the institution, with some who challenged the role of the institution itself.

It has been suggested that the major theoretical influence among nurses is the medical model, represented by offering medication and custodialisms.

The moral imbecility concept also encouraged custodialism.