C3 - DEFINE THE CONCEPT OF PERSON-CENTRED PRACTICE WITH THE USE OF AN EXAMPLE
In a nutshell, person-centred practice refers to the working practice of placing the service user at the CENTRE of their care while taking into account their needs, preferences, wishes and abilities.
The care and support practitioners deliver are underpinned by a set of values which are usually referred to as 'person-centred values' these allow practitioners to deliver high quality and personalised support to each unique individual.
When creating a care plan to care and support an individual, we must think about the following:
What are their strengths - what are they good at? drawing, sports, cooking etc - encourage them to continue so that they can meet others
Focus on their abilities - not on what they can't do. Focusing on their abilities will empower them and make them feel in control. For example, they can go for walks with a walking frame, get dressed etc.
What are their needs - ask them or others such as friends/ families or other practitioners. For example, they need larger font or information in another language.
What are their wishes - what are their hopes and wishes for now and the future to understand them as a person.
What are their preferences - so you can tailor their care and support. For example what activity they prefer to do that day.
What is person-centered care and why is it important?
WHO (2017)
Person-centred practice allows individuals to:
- Live independently as much as possible
- Understand their own rights and the support they are entitled to
- Assess the risks they may face and manage these accordingly so that they can function independently
- Feel respected and valued which in turn increases their self-worth overall
Individual Central
Placing the individual in the centre of everything you do - person-centred practice.
Individual in Control
Supporting the individual to be in control of their own life.