The principle of autonomy in medical bioethics

The objective of the research is the elaboration of an educational strategy based on the bioethical principle of autonomy which contributes to a satisfactory longevity of the older adults who belong to the grandparents'' home: Juan Almeida Bosque of Barrio de Oro de Manzanillo which constitute the fundamental contributions. Theoretical methods are used: historical-logical analysis and synthesis and inductive-deductive; empirical methods: observation survey interview document analysis evaluation by experts'' criteria; statistical methods: descriptive statistics inferential statistics which allow demonstrating the relevance and effectiveness of the educational strategy. This construct offers a concrete response to the dialectic contradiction that occurs between the insufficiencies generated in the process of autonomy formation and the need to achieve a satisfactory longevity of the older adults who belong to the grandparents'' home. The strategy is oriented towards the following goals: greater autonomy in the activities that are planned greater social integration greater relevance in the actions of the health care team.