Year 11 Component 3 Learning Aim C Flashcards
Define the term ‘person centred approach’
It is a holistic approach that puts the service user at the heart of care planning. All PIES needs are met
What are the benefits of a person centred approach?
The service user will feel involved
They are more likely to trust their health and social care professional
They are more likely to follow their care plan
Define the term empowerment
Being informed and independent, making your own choices about your health
What is anti-discriminatory practice?
Treating all people fairly and equally regardless of their gender, sexuality, ethnicity or disability
What are the positive effects of a health and wellbeing improvement plan?
A healthier lifestyle
Take control of their own health
Better self esteem and self image
What are SMART targets?
Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely
What is the difference between a short and a long term target?
A short term target is set over a few weeks, less than six months
A long term target is set over 6 months to 1 year
What is the difference between formal and informal support?
Formal support is provided by professionals who are paid and have been trained e.g. GP, nurse, dietitian
Informal support is provided by friends and family, people who are not trained to provide help
How could family support weight loss changes?
Help to prepare healthy meals at home, stop buying takeaways and unhealthy snacks and instead save the money for a treat/holiday.
How could family or friends support a person in quitting smoking/drinking alcohol?
Research support services
Respect their decision to quit, don’t take part in the behaviour around them e.g. don’t smoke in front of them.
Accompany the person to appointments and check ups
How could a dietitian support an individual?
Offer advice on risks of an unhealthy diet/benefits of of a healthy diet
Diet plans to follow/ways of tracking and monitoring
Recipe ideas
How could a physiotherapist support an individual?
Advice and support with exercises and movement
Provide mobility aids
How would a care assistant support a person living in their own home?
Provide support with personal care
Assist with meal preparation
What is an emotional/psychological barrier?
Fear of being judged (stigma(
Lack of motivation
Low self esteem
What is a geographical barrier?
Services being difficult to access due to where you live e.g. a rural area, poor transport links
What is a financial barrier?
Charges to a service
Not being able to afford to travel to a service
Having a low income preventing you from maintaining a healthy lifestyle e.g. can’t afford to eat a healthy, balanced diet
What is a physical barrier?
Difficulty accessing the building e.g. no wheelchair access, no disabled toilets
Lack of parking near the service
Sensory disabilities-hearing impairment or sight impairment
What is a resource barrier?
Staff shortages leading to long waiting time and a lack of support
Limits in what the service can provide e.g. lack of equipment
How could time constraints be overcome?
Incorporate changes into daily routine e.g. walk to work, take the stairs rather than the lift
Make time to eat healthily by cooking larger portions and freezing some
Exercise at home using an app
How can emotional and psychological barriers be overcome?
Remind the person of the harm they are doing to themselves-use ‘shock tactics’
Plan rewards
Regularly review targets
Give regular reassurance and encouragement
How can a financial obstacle be overcome?
Use free apps on phones e.g. fitness apps
Look for price reductions in supermarkets
Borrow equipment from friends
How can you make sure that targets are achievable?
Make sure they are SMART
Regularly review and update targets so that the service user doesn’t get bored or lose motivation
How could you overcome a lack of support from family and friends?
Seek professional support e.g. smoking cessation nurse, Alcoholics Anonymous
Include the whole family in making positive changes
How could you manage withdrawal symptoms from addiction?
Plan to gradually reduce the amount of the substance the person consumes
Join a support group e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous
Ensure the person isn’t spending time with other addicts
Offer replacements such as nicotine patches
How do you overcome disability as an obstacle?
Adapt a plan to suit the needs of the individual e.g. in Braille
Arrange patient transport to appointments
Involve carers and friends in the improvement plan
Promote anti-discrimination
