UNIT 6: LO3 PERSON CENTRED APPROACH - methods/tools Flashcards
What are the tools to find out what is important for a person?
Good days/bad days. Routines. Top tips. Relationship circles. One-page profiles
What is the point of good days/bad days?
identify what things lead to a good day
identify what things lead to a bad day
identify what could be improved
work out ways to have more good days and less
bad days
improve his quality of life
by making it clear to professionals what the individual does/ doesn’t want them to do
What is the point of Relationship Circles?
Identifies people who are important to the individual so they can be involved.
Ensures the individual stays connected with his/her community and people who are important to them.
Locates people who may be able to care for and support the individual.
Supports the individual’s family to feel part of his community/they are not alone
What is the point of a 1 page profile?
A summary of a person.
Lets others know exactly what an individual is like.
Less chance of professional upsetting an individual.
What is the point of communication charts?
Can reduce the frustration of not being understood.
Protects dignity.
Creates a more inclusive environment.
What is the point of decision-making charts?
Clarify how an individual wants to make decisions about their life.
Enhance an individual’s choice, voice and control.
It could clarify important decisions for an individual.
It could agree who will have the final decision.
It can empower.
Helps carers to support individuals to make decisions.
Why is it important to build effective relationships?
Get to know all about an individual.
Builds up trust.
An individual can rely on a carer.
What is the tool used to clarify roles and responsibilities in the care relationship?
Doughnut chart
What is the point of a doughnut chart?
Clarifies who does what.
Shows the carers what they must do.
Shows the carer where they can use their own creativity.
Shows the carer what is not their responsibility.
What are the methods for developing person-centred plans and records?
Understanding how the individual communicates their wishes.
Focus on the individual’s capabilities.
Finding out what is important to a person to have a good quality of life.
Finding out who is important in a person’s life.
How they can best be supported to make decisions.
What should be included in a one-page profile?
Positive qualities/strengths. What is important to them. Hobbies. Routines. Important people. What they struggle with.
