Personal Centred Care is all about understanding and focusing on the needs of the person rather than the needs of that service , this may be a resident living in a care or nursing home or a loved one who relies on home care visits.
By being person-centred you are giving the person in your care Dignity whilst showing Compassion and Respect.
Care
Allow the patient and family to partner in their own healthcare journey, with the emphasis being on CARE not their illness or conditions , some simple examples of personal centred care and giving people there dignity could be to providing them with the best Toileting and Bathing equipment, which allows them to go to the toilet and wash themselves with privacy, dignity & safety or even more simplistic the options to purchase their own toiletries so there care home feels like their home and not an institution.
It’s the small things that can make a big difference like empowering residents to choose from a menu at meal times or the option to take part in social activities in and outside of the care home.
Common Hurdles
These can affect personal centred care:
- Lack of time
- Insufficient staffing
- Environment constraints
- Inadequate training
- Attitude
End Result
Great Patient-centred care results in improved wellbeing and independence for patients, better use of equipment and carers, reduced costs, and increased patient and healthcare professional satisfaction within the care home.
