A person centred approach to assessment will also help to ensure that the individual has the best possible quality of care for them which in turn will ensure that they will be given a good quality of life and be treated the way that they want to be treated. Again they will be treated with what is important to them in mind rather than what is important for them. 1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing on an individual’s strengths and aspirations rather than their needs only Outcomes from focusing on strengths and aspirations Outcomes from focusing on their needs only • An individual can choose what time they get up and ready for the day – the individual has some control over what time they get
Suicide is a lonely, desperate act, carried out in secrecy and often as a cry for help. The impact on the family who remain can be catastrophic. In some cases, families might have been unaware of the true feelings of their loved one; being forced to confront the issue of their illness may do great good, perhaps even allowing them to persuade the patient not to end their life. In other cases, it makes them part of the process: they can understand the reasons behind their decision without feelings of guilt and recrimination, and the terminally ill patient can speak openly to them about their feelings before their death. At the moment, doctors are often put into an impossible position.
When a client is recovery, the recovery process does not just affect the client but those around them are affected as well, which is why there is the community reinforcement and family training. Recovery is a difficult process for the client as well as the family; therefore it is important for the family to have the capability to cope with the effects and side effects that are accompanied with the recovery process. There are instances where a client may have the urge to relapse; the cessations are not eliminated immediately. Therapy is an option in family recovery; therapy sets a pathway which allows the client to maintain change. I believe that the family recovery stages would allow the client in vignette one would be positive.
This step is to determine the person’s level of independence and how severe the disability is. The previous step is to assess the behavioural symptoms of the potential sufferer and to determine if there have been any disturbances within their behavioural patterns. The final step is to assess whether the person has adequate care for their needs. It is not only important to assess the potential sufferers conditions but it is important to assess whether the carer / family member has an adequate system for the care of the potential sufferer. Although there seems to be an easy model to follow in the document, it may be difficult to get past stage one without thinking that another illness or cognitive impairment may be at play.
The actions and aids I supply for communication needs should benefit not just the individual, but the group of service users as a whole, and encourage interaction, inclusion, and social contacts. Regular reviews should be performed, to ensure that communication techniques and aids, are still adequate and addressing the individuals communication needs. Different groups who may have communication support needs could include: * A client may have suffered a stroke, resulting in dysphasia. As a result, they may become frustrated and angry. * A client may be suffering from confusion, either temporarily because of an acute medical problem, or as a result of dementia.
Dementia 310 What is meant by person centred approach? A person-centred approach focuses on the individual’s personal needs, wants, desires and goals so that they become central to the care process. This can mean putting the person’s needs, as they define them, above those identified as priorities by healthcare professionals. Instead of treating the person as a collection of symptoms and behaviours to be controlled, person-centred care considers the whole person, taking into account each individual's unique qualities, abilities, interests and preferences. Person-centred care also means treating residents with dignity and respect.
Good emotional care could and should have been administered. When strong emotional needs present themselves, providers of care must be able to” bracket” other duties, in order to administer good emotional care. Emotional reactions from patients indicate that need. Providing adequate emotional care means that the provider is able to convey to the patient that he/she is safe and cared about and will be cared for. Communicating this message to an elderly patient requires a good deal of time and energy but as Cost points out, the effort alleviates much
Sometimes these feelings are unreasonable but they can be justifiable. If this is the case, we must take a look at the communication process and take corrective action. The last step is responsiveness. This goes hand in hand with availability. From a patient and their family’s perspective, nurses do not have good responsive skills.
This way I ensure risks concerning activities are minimised and therefore reducing the risk of injury or harm to the individual and myself. Understanding signs of neglect/abuse is also important so I am able to report it to the relevant third party to protect the individual. 2.1 Sometimes individuals may want to do something which could be a risk to their Health and safety. As a support worker i have a duty of care to that person and must do all that I can to keep them safe but also have a duty to respect the individuals rights and choice. 2.2 It could be that the individual no longer wants to use a walking aid but their care plan states they need it to move around.
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia – CU239P What is a person centred approach? A good care provider will follow the principles of person-centred care. The aims of this method of care are to see the person with dementia as an individual, rather than focusing on treating the person as a collection of symptoms and behaviours to be controlled or on abilities that they have lost. Person-centred care considers the person and families’ requirement’s as a whole, taking into account each case by their unique qualities, abilities, interests, needs, preferences, and treating residents with dementia with dignity and respect. Benefits of person centred care * Allows the client to retain a level of independence and capacities.