The use of a strap with adapted spoon to promote the nutrition and independence of a young person with a learning disability.
Introduction
This is a person-centred innovation project aimed to promote the nutrition and independence of a young person with a learning disability. This aspect of personalised care could be significantly improved for the individual. This essay will critically review the literature supporting the driving force for this innovation. It will discuss the aim of the innovation, the plan, method, potential outcome and challenges. Finally, it will evaluate the innovation and make some recommendations. It will explore Lewin’s change management model (1951, cited in Mind Tools, 2016). I will discuss the implementation stage of this innovation using a Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle developed by the Institute for Health Improvement in USA, and used by the …show more content…
This was supported by (Crotty & Doody, 2015; Doherty & Thompson, 2014; Koloroutis & Trout, 2012). Pelzang (2010) suggests that distraction; time constraints and staff shortages are some of the barriers to building a therapeutic relationship. However, Ball et al. (2012) suggest that the use of protected meals times promote the nutrition of the individual by preventing interruption during meal times. The use of the adaptive spoon with a strap by the service user during mealtimes may free up more time for interaction between the service user and support workers. This may eventually enhance the therapeutic relationship between the staff and the service user. Before embarking on this project, it is important to conduct a ‘‘SWOT’’ analysis to find out the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of the project. This is supported by (Helms & Nixon, 2010). This project is achievable; therefore this is one of the strengths. The SWOT analysis is explained in the next paragraphs
Introduction
This is a person-centred innovation project aimed to promote the nutrition and independence of a young person with a learning disability. This aspect of personalised care could be significantly improved for the individual. This essay will critically review the literature supporting the driving force for this innovation. It will discuss the aim of the innovation, the plan, method, potential outcome and challenges. Finally, it will evaluate the innovation and make some recommendations. It will explore Lewin’s change management model (1951, cited in Mind Tools, 2016). I will discuss the implementation stage of this innovation using a Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle developed by the Institute for Health Improvement in USA, and used by the …show more content…
This was supported by (Crotty & Doody, 2015; Doherty & Thompson, 2014; Koloroutis & Trout, 2012). Pelzang (2010) suggests that distraction; time constraints and staff shortages are some of the barriers to building a therapeutic relationship. However, Ball et al. (2012) suggest that the use of protected meals times promote the nutrition of the individual by preventing interruption during meal times. The use of the adaptive spoon with a strap by the service user during mealtimes may free up more time for interaction between the service user and support workers. This may eventually enhance the therapeutic relationship between the staff and the service user. Before embarking on this project, it is important to conduct a ‘‘SWOT’’ analysis to find out the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of the project. This is supported by (Helms & Nixon, 2010). This project is achievable; therefore this is one of the strengths. The SWOT analysis is explained in the next paragraphs