2: Person-Centred Values Flashcards
Define: Person-Centred Values
A set of values that focus on the individual and their needs, without making assumptions based off of their illness or condition
Give the 9 Person-Centred Values
Respect, Individuality, Partnership, Privacy, Encouraged decision-making, Dignity, Choice, Rights, Independence [RIPPED CRI]
Define: Respect
Showing the patients’ importance as an individual and allowing them to have free thoughts without judgement
Define: Individuality
Each person has their own identity, needs, wishes, choices, beliefs and values that mustn’t be generalised
Define: Partnership
Involving the patient and their family in decisions; working alongside other workers to come to a decision
Define: Privacy
A right to space and time, this includes keeping private information on a need-to-know basis
Define: Encouraged decision-making
Empowering people / giving people confidence, voice and power to stay in control of their own lives and actions
Define: Dignity
Treating people with respect, valuing their individuality and their ethical/moral beliefs; can also include someone’s self-respect in their appearance or behaviour
Define: Choice
Each person needs to be given information and be encouraged to be in control of their treatment/life
Define: Rights
Eg. Human Rights Act 1998
- protection from harm and abuse
- respect, dignity and equality
Define: Independence
Promoting an individual’s independence and self-reliance by supporting them to not be dependent on others
(PCV) Give an example of Respect in a care setting
Not enforcing treatment or judging the patient’s choice of procedure; allowing people to reject treatments due to faith
(PCV) Give an example of Individuality in a care setting
Personalised care like accessible toilets that help that person specifically or certain non-allergen food
(PCV) Give an example of Partnership in a care setting
Talking to the individuals/patients like in a consultation or check-ups; warning and updating the family
(PCV) Give an example of Privacy in a care setting
Consulting in a private room, with closed doors, away from crowds to avoid information being leaked or overheard
(PCV) Give an example of Encouraged decision-making in a care setting
Giving information or timetabled activities with a choice of participation, but suggesting why they might be relevant or useful
(PCV) Give an example of Dignity in a care setting
If a patient seems uncomfortable during childbirth, potentially only having female staff
(PCV) Give an example of Choice in a care setting
A doctor or GP asking the patient what treatment they would pursue
(PCV) Give an example of Rights in a care setting
Maintaining rights and prioritising their safety; taking precautions to keep patients safe like not storing expired medicines and vaccines
(PCV) Give an example of Independence in a care setting
Giving elderly people the opportunity and resources to cook for themselves or to socialise in communities
What is PIES?
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social aspects of development in a person
[PIES] Give examples of Physical aspects
- gross motor skills
- fine motor skills
- hand-eye coordination
[PIES] Give examples of Intellectual aspects
- learning new skills
- developing language and vocabulary
- learning about the world/environment
[PIES] Give examples of Emotional aspects
- feelings about oneself
- self-esteem and mental health
- confidence
[PIES] Give examples of Social aspects
- relationships with people
- feeling of belonging
- relating to others in a society
Give some Physical effects of when PCV’s are not applied
- loss of mobile independence (moving)
- pain if correct medication is not given
- illness can worsen from misdiagnosis or mistreatment
- dehydration, malnutrition
- injury can happen
Give some Intellectual effects of when PCV’s are not applied
- lacking developmental skills, delayed recovery
- failure to achieve potential
- loss of concentration
- low levels of engagement
- lack of mental stimulation, faster mental deterioration
Give some Emetional effects of when PCV’s are not applied
- feeling upset, depression
- low self-esteem, worsened mental health
- feeling inadequate or dehumanised
- feeling angry or frustrated
- increase in stress
Give some Social effects of when PCV’s are not applied
- feeling excluded, lonely or isolated
- lack of social interaction, withdrawal
- poor social skills
What are the 6 C’s of Care?
Care, Courage, Compassion, Communication, Competence, Committment
How are the 6 C’s of Care useful for practitioners?
- Provides a standard of expectations, and a consistency across care sectors
- Emphasises the importance of staff training
- Improve care and trust
[6C’s] Give an example of Competence in a care setting
All staff should be trained to be able to help and nurse patients, even if they have specific needs, like knowing how to inform those with learning disabilities
[6C’s] Give an example of Communication in a care setting
Such as forwarding relevant information, or knowing what level of formality and vocabulary to use to inform a patient of their conditions
[6C’s] Give an example of Compassion in a care setting
Showing empathy to help with feelings of isolation, and knowing what tone to use for the situation to ensure that information is received/understood
[6C’s] Give an example of Care in a care setting
A practitioner showing that they value the patient and their opinions, as well as empowering them to help build trust in the system and practitioners
[6C’s] Give an example of Committment in a care setting
A person fully giving time and committing to the practitioner job to receive all the needed training and to practice and care for patients
[6C’s] Give an example of Courage in a care setting
A practitioner showing confidence in the treatment plan to reduce anxiety and improve self-esteem of the patient
What are the benefits of applying person-centred values for service users?
- ensure standardisation of care received
- improve the quality of care received
- maintain or improve the quality of life for the service user
- support the service user to develop their strengths
What are the benefits of applying person-centred values for service providers?
- provide clear guidelines for the standards of care
- improve job satisfaction
- improve or maintain quality of life for the service provider
- support service practitioners to develop their skills
- enables the sharing of good practices
