In this experience, it enabled me to observe different health practitioners that were involved with the resident’s care. Such as what the role of the care worker is, how they helped the residents at the care home. Observed how the occupational therapist worked well with residents, enable them to regain their independence life back. At the care home, I demonstrated how to deal with different situations. It made me realise that occupational therapy was what I want to specialise in.
Working in the Health and Social Care industry I think the most important thing is the service users and our health and social care workers and their happiness. The more I reflect and enhance my own knowledge the more effective the learning and training will be. We also have to take responsibility for our own behaviour on people that we manage and train and encourage them to show positive behaviour too. 1.2 – Analyse potential barriers to professional development There are a number of barriers within my role. Once the barriers have been identified I should look to overcome these.
What is Occupational Therapy? A: Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. ■ The most important goal of occupational therapy is to enable disable people to participate in the daily life activities. B: Occupational therapists care for people with disabling mental, physical, developmental, and emotional problems. ■ They help them develop skills to help them deal with their daily living activities and work skills (Transition: Now that I defined Occupational Therapy, let’s look at what type of education or training is needed to become an Occupational Therapist.)
The Public health system is founded on “prevention of disease and promotion of the health of a population” by means of evidence based and socially accepted methods as stated in the Community Health and Wellness edition 4. Public health care is based on principles of cultural sensitivity, accessibility, community participation and intersectional collaboration that threads in very well with practitioners of naturopathy’s manner towards health care. Naturopathy otherwise known, as complimentary medicine is a method of healing that employs various lifestyle changes to gain optimal health. A naturopath believes that “good health involves more than just a remedy”. If we want to live long, joyful, happy lives we must endeavour to re-establish the proper relationship between ourselves – The whole body and mind – and nature in order to empower an individual to reach their highest level of health (Dr H.C.A Vogel, 1990).
This professional type of therapy incorporates psychotherapeutic methods with the creative process to improve physical, mental, and emotional health (Case, Dalley, 1992). The process of creating art can facilitate restitution and recovery of a person’s health. This nonverbal method of communication of thoughts and feelings is used to inspire personal
Associate Level Material Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: Shape and size of your body-Exercising is a form of bettering your physical health Social health: Ability to behave in society on a daily basis- Going to work is a form of social wellbeing.
One of those organizations is the Joint Commission and another one of them is the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA). These organizations are responsible for developing and improving the quality of care. The Joint Commission is responsible for trying to continually improve the health care of the public they do this by working with stakeholders and evaluating different health care organizations while encouraging them to go above and beyond in providing safe and effective care at the highest quality and value (Spath, 2014). The NCQA is responsible for developing standards that will continue to improve the quality of health care. If an organization is interested in acquiring the seal of the NCQA they must first be able to pass a rigorous and comprehensive review as well as report annually on the continued performance of the organization (About NCQA, 2014).
To encourage the service user to actively participate in their care. To ensure the service users rights are maintained. To respect the service user as an individual. To promote independence. These influence work in the health and social care sector in many ways.
It is used as a life planning model to enable individuals with disabilities and improve their own independence * Appropriate care: Health care in which the expected clinical benefits of care to balance the expected negative effects to such a level that the treatment is necessary * Safeguarding: Protection from harm or damage * Promoting independence: Encouraging the person in your care to do as much as they can for themselves * Aids to communication: A communication aid that helps a person to communicate more effectively with those around them * Legislation and guidance: A law or a group of laws The questions that I asked to Kerry were: 1) How do you promote Equality and Diversity in your role? 2) How do you maintain a service user’s dignity? 3) Are you support plans person centred? How often do you update these? 4) How do you know if the care is appropriate for the individual?
Understanding that cultural beliefs and practices of the clients will influence healing and wellness and establish a respectful relationship. ii. Effective communication will assist the healthcare professional to understand the client’s perception of illness and in doing so, educating them. II. Healthcare providers should be aware of patient’s culture, beliefs, attitudes, behavior and preconceptions to provide quality care.