Year 11 Component 3 Learning Aim C

Question 1

Define the term ‘person centred approach’

Answer 1

It is a holistic approach that puts the service user at the heart of care planning. All PIES needs are met

Question 2

What are the benefits of a person centred approach?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define the term empowerment

Answer 3

Being informed and independent, making your own choices about your health

Question 4

What is anti-discriminatory practice?

Answer 4

Treating all people fairly and equally regardless of their gender, sexuality, ethnicity or disability

Question 5

What are the positive effects of a health and wellbeing improvement plan?

Answer 5

A healthier lifestyle
Take control of their own health
Better self esteem and self image

Question 6

What are SMART targets?

Answer 6

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely

Question 7

What is the difference between a short and a long term target?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the difference between formal and informal support?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

How could family support weight loss changes?

Answer 9

Help to prepare healthy meals at home, stop buying takeaways and unhealthy snacks and instead save the money for a treat/holiday.

Question 10

How could family or friends support a person in quitting smoking/drinking alcohol?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

How could a dietitian support an individual?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

How could a physiotherapist support an individual?

Answer 12

Advice and support with exercises and movement

Provide mobility aids

Question 13

How would a care assistant support a person living in their own home?

Answer 13

Provide support with personal care

Assist with meal preparation

Question 14

What is an emotional/psychological barrier?

Answer 14

Fear of being judged (stigma(
Lack of motivation
Low self esteem

Question 15

What is a geographical barrier?

Answer 15

Services being difficult to access due to where you live e.g. a rural area, poor transport links

Question 16

What is a financial barrier?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is a physical barrier?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is a resource barrier?

Answer 18

Staff shortages leading to long waiting time and a lack of support
Limits in what the service can provide e.g. lack of equipment

Question 19

How could time constraints be overcome?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

How can emotional and psychological barriers be overcome?

Answer 20

Remind the person of the harm they are doing to themselves-use ‘shock tactics’
Plan rewards
Regularly review targets
Give regular reassurance and encouragement

Question 21

How can a financial obstacle be overcome?

Answer 21

Use free apps on phones e.g. fitness apps
Look for price reductions in supermarkets
Borrow equipment from friends

Question 22

How can you make sure that targets are achievable?

Answer 22

Make sure they are SMART

Regularly review and update targets so that the service user doesn’t get bored or lose motivation

Question 23

How could you overcome a lack of support from family and friends?

Answer 23

Seek professional support e.g. smoking cessation nurse, Alcoholics Anonymous
Include the whole family in making positive changes

Question 24

How could you manage withdrawal symptoms from addiction?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

How do you overcome disability as an obstacle?

Answer 25

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