Emotional Factors Affecting Quality Of Life

Question 1

Dignity

Answer 1

Dignity can be provided by treating people as individuals and with respect. Not demeaning patients in your care. Addressing an individual in a way they wish to be e.g “sir/ Mrs”

Question 2

Approval

Answer 2

This means showing affection or praise for someone’s actions. Showing encouragement helps to maintain a positive self esteem and feelings of achievement and value for their actions

Question 3

Autonomy

Answer 3

The individual has the ability to control their life and have the opportunity to make decisions without coercion from others

Question 4

Psychological security

Answer 4

When individuals are not afraid or anxious about any aspect of their life. Individuals feel time of worry and stress which may make them feel insecure - Reassurance and effective communication can help remove fears

Question 5

Privacy

Answer 5

All individuals have the right to privacy. This means they should be allowed opportunities to be unobserved or undisturbed as they wish.
This could be through times when they feel embarrassed (getting undressed). If they wish to speak to someone in privacy