Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 3 Support the individual to develop awareness of the effects of poor hygiene Explain to them in importance of good hygiene and how poor hygiene can have a important affect on thier well being. Treat that person with respect and understanding allow them to put
LD 206.1] Understand the importance of good personal hygiene It is important to maintain a high standard of hygiene to stop infections and cross contamination. When you have a good personal hygiene routine it makes you feel better, comfortable and clean, this can give you a feeling of self-worth and can make you feel valued. If you don’t do this you can have a strong unpleasant odour this can be very unpleasant for colleagues, friends and themselves, people may wish not to be around you. If you do not maintain good Personal Hygiene it can make an individual’s skin break down which can in turn manifest into sores leading to an infection which will be very painful. Lack of personal hygiene can also have an effect on a person’s well-being by affecting their mental health which can lead to insecurities by them not feeling good about themselves and a loss of confidence.
Unit 97 Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene 1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene Explain why personal hygiene is important Good personal hygiene important to help take care of your body to prevent illness and infection. Good personal hygiene can also help to prevent the spread of infection to others. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene is known to be unacceptable in our culture. Good personal hygiene helps us to eliminate odours from our body. Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths.
It can also lead to the individual being isolated by friends. It can have a great effect on your health causing infections; stop you from causing injury to yourself and others by trimming nails. Good personal hygiene is important to promoting good health. Outcome 2 Know how to encourage an individual to maintain personal hygiene. The learner can: 1 Explain how to address personal hygiene issues with an individual in a sensitive manner without imposing own values.
If you are assisting someone with their personal hygiene, it is important to respect that persons privacy and dignity, as well as carrying out personal hygiene tasks in the manner that the individual wishes you too. For example if a person prefers to have a daily bath or shower rather than a wash, it is your responsibility to ensure this happens. 2. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene can lead to skin irritations and breaks in the skin (pressure sores) as well as bacterial and parasitic infections, which can have a long term effect on an individuals health if the problem is not treated effectively. It can have an adverse effect on a person’s well-being and self-esteem as they may withdraw from society due to feelings of embarrassment because of bodily odours and unsightly appearance.
The foundation of a healthy life is good personal hygiene. Poor hygiene can cause several different health problems including skin problems, infectious diseases caused by bacteria or parasites. 1.2 Describe the effect of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being. When people don't practice adequate personal hygiene, certain consequences may develop ranging from social problems to potentially serious diseases. Poor personal hygiene can have social and emotional effect on life.
A person with dementia may need help with going to the toilet, getting dressed, brushing their teeth and grooming hair and nails. It is quite common for people with dementia to forget about, or lose interest in, personal hygiene. They may neglect basic activities such as bathing and changing their clothes. This can be perplexing and upsetting for a carer. Understanding the cause can help you decide which strategies may be helpful when caring for a person with dementia.
They are unlikely to think of themselves as ill when they have minor discomfort caused by colds or headaches, or when they feel tired or depressed. A HOLISTIC CONCEPT OF HEALTH A holistic concept of health is the belief that being healthy means being without any physical disorders or diseases and being emotionally comfortable. For example, a person who feels anxious or who has low self-esteem would, according to this concept, not be well. People with this view are likely to label themselves as ill when they experience a wide range of unpleasant feelings, not just physical discomfort or pain. They are likely to interpret minor discomforts, such as tiredness as symptoms of illness.
Personal hygiene means the cleaning and grooming of the external body to make sure the skin, nails and hair are in a good condition. This is done to keep the body and hair clean and free from infections. Through eating, drinking, coughing, sneezing, sweating and elimination of urine and excrement the body needs cleaning to prevent infection, discomfort and odors. 1.2. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene can lead to unpleasant body odors, leaving the individual feeling depressed, with low self esteem and low confidence.
The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate. Also, hobbies and interests can have a negative impact on their lives. Some people may also feel alone and scared due to sensory loss. There is support for the deaf and blind to give them a better outlook on life. 1.4 Steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be that you make sure all areas are clear of obstacles so therefore an individual with eye sight impairment might fall over or fall into.