A8 - providing person centered care Flashcards
what is human development?
physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of humans through life
what is physical development?
involves growth, changes in body + brain, senses and motor skills
what is cognitive development?
learning, attention, creativity, memory, language
what is psychosocial development?
emotions, personality and social relationships
what are the life stages?
infancy (0-2 years)
childhood (3-8 years)
adolescence (9-18 years)
adulthood (19-65 years)
older (65+ years)
what are some physical age changes?
wrinkles, bruising, grey hair, skin elasticity, balance, sight, hearing
what are some cardiovascular age changes?
narrowed arteries, lower/higher HR, blocked arteries, sinoatrial node loses 50% of cells
what are some digestive age changes?
digestion slows down, indigestion, nutrients harder to absorb, dehydration
what are some nervous system age changes?
slower reactions, lose nerve cells, mild cognitive impairment, brain cells shrink
what is the definition of memory?
the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained
give 5 different types of memory
short term
long term
prospective
semantic
declining
why might someone have a change in memory?
medication, mental health, dehydration
what role changes come with age?
retirement
death
active parent
independence
what are some social effects as you get older?
ill health
retirement
travel
technology
what is end of life care?
care when death is imminent, nothing more can be done
what is palliative care?
symptom manage and improve quality of life
what is a hospice?
place or organisation that provides care for people who are dying
what is an expected death?
result of gradual deterioration
what is an unexpected death?
death without warning
what is bereavement?
sense of loss when someone passes away
what is grief?
response to have lost a person who’s died, intense sorrow
give 3 ways to provide support for someone who is grieving
1) provide information on what to expect
2) addressing questions and concerns honestly
3) taking time to be an active listener
give 4 reasons why its important to talk about death
reduce anxiety
more comfortable for the person + family
express fears and concerns
make decisions
what are the 5 stages of grief?
denial
anger
depression
barganing
acceptance
what to look out for in the last weeks of someones life?
weak/tired, less talkative, loose weight/appetite
what to look out for in the last days of someones life?
restless, agitated, dry mouth, breathless
what to look out for in the last hours of someones life?
skin blue/grey, cold, muscle relaxing, irregular breathing
what is the purpose of the mental capacity act 2005 in relation to healthcare?
to protect rights, safeguard and support individuals over 16 who may lack capacity to make choices about their own care
what are the 6 C’s?
care
compassion
communication
courage
commitment
competence
what are the 8 person centred values?
respect
dignity
partnership
rights
independence
privacy
choice
individuality
