Care should be taken not to force movement beyond the person’s ability so as not to cause unnecessary pain. Parkinson’s disease; sufferers can experience limbs that are rigid so this can affect movement and positioning. People with this condition need not to be rushed they need time to move and to initiate movement so they don’t cause discomfort and pain not everyone can tell you they are in pain so nonverbal signs of pain should be observed, Amputation; the loss of a leg can
I also tried my best to eliminate other external barriers like bad lighting as he mainly depended on his sight so I made sure nothing would interrupt that. It was essential that I also showed a lot of empathy towards him as losing your hearing is a very depressing process to go through alone. However, when assisting Mr P to the hospital the interaction with him in Group was a lot more difficult than on a one to one basis. This is mainly because when there’s a lot of other people around it makes it harder for him to focus on only my actions. While speaking to the doctor it was very hard for Mr P to understand or hear what was being asked or said.
Gloves and aprons are provided by the setting, and in the case of an allergy to the materials which the protective equipment are made of the setting would order replacements and expect that member of staff not to undertake any personal care activities. It is explained to practitioners why it is important to wear protective clothing and to follow procedures in order to minimise risk. Practitioners are then asked to make an informed choice as to whether they feel that they can adhere to these policies and procedures and become a member of the team. If they feel that they cannot follow the policies and procedures, and it is not for a valid reason, then the practitioner will be unable to be part of the setting and that is there informed choice. The
Any health condition which affects balance such as inner ear problems will affect mobility as balance is very important to mobility. To be mobile a person needs good balance, be able to stand straight, and be in good health with strong muscles and good co-ordination. Different health conditions can also be affected by mobility. 1.3 If a patients puts weight on a broken leg this would affect the healing of a break. When a person moves it puts stress on joints and muscled and patients with weak muscles on shortened calves which can be a result of walking incorrectly, will have to be taught how to walk properly using a full gait, pattern not missing any phases out.
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. I would carry out a risk assessment to ensure that it is managed as safely as possible and inform the individual of the risks involved and make sure they understand. 2.3 I would speak to other team members or senior staff for advice. I could also look at my policies and procedures for help. I could also ask their family and friends, GP, care professionals, advocates.
The decor of the therapy room also plays a major role although there needs to be a warm and calming presence about the room too much decor can distracted from the therapy and will not improve the sessions being carried out. Simplicity is key while still remembering it must feel inviting to the client. Making sure there is no regular unwanted noise or interruptions to contend with is just as important. Every therapist has their own individual style of work but it must be kept in mind
Here are some of the potential hazards that may cause harm to individuals: 1. Hazards in the physical environment: Your physical environment is everything around you and can have a great impact on the welfare of staff and patients. * Poor ventilation can increase the spread of diseases, such as cold and flu, which are airborne. However caution is needed to make sure that this doesn’t mean people are left in a draught as it is more difficult for more vulnerable patients, such as babies and older people, to maintain their body heat. Ventilation is also important to reduce fumes and smoke in the air so that a person’s health is not at risk.
This could be overcome by learning to block other thing not relating to work or a particular patient out and trying to put it to the back of their mind so that they can focus on the patient they are dealing with. This is effective because it means that the service provider can concentrate on the patient. However, they may still be thinking about the issue
You must be accountable for keeping records safe, reporting problems, and for your own decisions. You must also be observant and keep your training and policies up to date. You must follow standard procedures in all care work this includes use of resources and equipment. As your role as a carer you must respect the individuals wishes, maintain confidentiality and recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, we must also make sure that the individual has their right to make their own decisions and respect them, report concerns to line manager. Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care.
Also, there are preferred warm-ups that should be done instead of stretching that will allow the body to get warmed up instead of over stretching the main muscles being used (Arnheim, 2005). There are several body parts that may limit flexibility and may hinder performance. It is obvious that if a muscle is over stretched or under stretched it will not perform at a desired level. However, there are some anatomical body parts that can limit our flexibility. Age plays a large flexibility; it deals with how much elasticity our muscles have.