Emotional
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- Created on: 20-04-17 10:08
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- Emotional
- Privacy
- Individuals have a right to privacy. Meaning they should be allowed opportunities to be unobserved or undisturbed as they wish. This could be at times of when they may be embarrassed (Dressing), Receiving treatment of a personal nature (bathing), a right to speak to someone confidentally
- Hospital- curtains drawn around the bed if the individual is receiving treatment. Residential care- individuals allowed to go to their rooms if they wish, doors are closed and carers knock before entering
- Approval
- Showing affection or praise for someone's actions. this helps individuals maintain a positive self-esteem and a feeling of achievement and value for their actions.
- In a nursery- children may be given stickers for good work or behaviour. In all settings - verbal praise, thanks, encouragement given to individuals
- Autonomy
- Refers to an individual's ability to have control over their own life and the opportunity to make decisions without coercion from others. It is difficult to achieve in care settings as individuals receive a lot of care from others. However, individual's can become more autonomous if they encouraged to assert themselves and gain confidence
- Nursery- children encouraged to go to the toilet by themselves, get their own coat and put it on to go and play. Hospitals- patients allowed to make decisions about treatment, when and how they wish to dress. Residential care- residents allowed to make tea for themselves or others when they wish to
- Psychological security
- This term is used when individuals are not afraid or anxious about any aspect of their life. individuals experience times of worry and stress- such as worrying about treatment they may receive - family or financial problems - making them feel insecure. Reassurance and effective communication can help allay fears
- Nursery- introductory visits can help with separation anxiety. Hospitals or residential care - Doors locked so individuals know they are safe
- Dignity
- Dignity can be provided by treating everyone with respect. This can be done by not demeaning an individual in any way to ensure their self esteem remains positive
- All care settings- individuals should be addressed as they wish to be addressed, not by a nickname or being too familiar - calling someone 'love'. Some may prefer to be called by their Christian name while others may prefer to be addressed more formally, e.g. Mrs/Mr. Observing individuals' wishes. Asking for compliance, not giving orders.
- Privacy
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