Session 11

Question 1

Define independence

Answer 1

The ability to live your life without being assisted or influenced by other people

Question 2

Define self care

Answer 2

What people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness

Question 3

What are 4 ways we can promote self care and independence

Answer 3

-individuals to have involvement, choice and control over their own self care
-individuals to have access to support, appropriate information and leanings opportunities
-support in risk management and risk taking to maximise independence and choice
-individuals to be supported to identify their strengths, assess their needs and gain confidence

Question 4

What are 4 ways to promote patient independence

Answer 4

-partnership working
-be motivational and encouraging
-provide useful information
-address barriers

Question 5

What are 3 positive impacts of patient independence and self care

Answer 5

-improve self esteem
-improved partnership working
-improved efficiency of staff time