The model of person centred nursing has been put into practice in both communities and hospitals for the enhancement of care for older people. The world of nursing is in a constant state of change and development but the common goal of person centre nursing still remains throughout healthcare settings. This includes the treatment of each person with respect and dignity as an individual and building power sharing relationships between nurses and these individuals based on understanding and trust. Through discussion of this model and its framework we can identify the potential for improvement in the level of care for older people and raise awareness of the importance of respect for each of these individuals.
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Person centred processes includes the engagement of carers or nurses with older people, the healthcare provider having an interest in the older persons beliefs and values, a sympathetic approach when nursing individuals, giving older people a say in decision making regarding their care and providing holistic care. There is a definite link between these person centred processes and providing care for an older person with respect. A nurse must be respectful of the beliefs of an older person in their care and respect the right for an older person to contribute when a decision is being made regarding their care and …show more content…
With the rise in the percentage of older people in our population each year, there has been an increased focus on patient centred care (McCormack et al., 2010). The correlation between an increase in age and the complexity of a person’s needs of higher levels of care calls for a higher intensity of care to meet these needs. There has been a shift in focus from the more medical dominated and disease based approach to now looking at people as individuals with emphasis on relationships, support and a more holistic approach to care. Person-centred care places emphasis on the importance of respect when providing care to an individual, individual right to self-determination, mutual respect, and understanding (McCormack, Dewing, Breslin, et al., 2010). In order to carry out the care of an older person to a high standard those providing the care must recognise and respect the idea of the older person themselves being partners in their own care. When examining the PCN framework it is emphasised that the perspective, values and beliefs of an older person must be taken into account and respected when carrying out their care. This is relevant to hospital settings whereby the older person is a patient but also in the community whereby an older person may be under the care of a public health nurse, a carer or their
The Person Centred Nursing model …show more content…
Person centred processes includes the engagement of carers or nurses with older people, the healthcare provider having an interest in the older persons beliefs and values, a sympathetic approach when nursing individuals, giving older people a say in decision making regarding their care and providing holistic care. There is a definite link between these person centred processes and providing care for an older person with respect. A nurse must be respectful of the beliefs of an older person in their care and respect the right for an older person to contribute when a decision is being made regarding their care and …show more content…
With the rise in the percentage of older people in our population each year, there has been an increased focus on patient centred care (McCormack et al., 2010). The correlation between an increase in age and the complexity of a person’s needs of higher levels of care calls for a higher intensity of care to meet these needs. There has been a shift in focus from the more medical dominated and disease based approach to now looking at people as individuals with emphasis on relationships, support and a more holistic approach to care. Person-centred care places emphasis on the importance of respect when providing care to an individual, individual right to self-determination, mutual respect, and understanding (McCormack, Dewing, Breslin, et al., 2010). In order to carry out the care of an older person to a high standard those providing the care must recognise and respect the idea of the older person themselves being partners in their own care. When examining the PCN framework it is emphasised that the perspective, values and beliefs of an older person must be taken into account and respected when carrying out their care. This is relevant to hospital settings whereby the older person is a patient but also in the community whereby an older person may be under the care of a public health nurse, a carer or their