Caring for people in community & health services

著者

• O'Sullivan, Frankie
• Burns, Moira
• O'Sullivan, Rachel

書誌事項

Caring for people in community & health services

Frankie O'Sullivan ; with contributions from Moira Burns and Rachel O'Sullivan

Gill & Macmillan, c2013

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Comprehensive textbook containing all major components of the revised NFQ Level 5 Community Health Services course (5M4468). Demonstrates how carers can minimise the effects of ageing through interaction combined with best practice and care. Illustrates how to care for and support people with a broad spectrum of needs, emphasising the importance of hands-on care in training. Explains the historical context of disability, with emphasis on the hidden disability of mental illness and how its related experiences can lead to marginalisation and stigmatisation. Provides an overview of dementia as experienced through the dimensions of health. Places a significant focus on the importance of reflective practice and mentoring as methods of self-evaluation and skills development. Communications section concentrates on therapeutic communications and the importance of understanding the legality of documentation in a care setting. Issues related to work experience are discussed in the context of a care setting. Written For: NFQ Level 5 Community Health Services (5M4468) NFQ Level 5 Healthcare Support (5M4339) NFQ Level 5 Community Care (5M2786)

目次

1. Care Provision and Practice by Moira Burns Models of health Dimensions of health Theories underpinning practice Legislation and policies governing practice Processes for assessing individuals' needs Classification of disabilities 2. Understanding Ageing by Frankie O'Sullivan Care of the older person Ageing process and care settings Caring for the older person with specific needs Working with the older person 3. Disability Awareness by Rachel O'Sullivan Historical background and context of disability and society Exploring a range of physical, intellectual and sensory disabilities Managing challenging behaviour 4. Equality and Disability by Frankie O'Sullivan Introduction and legislation Attitudes and barriers Promoting equal opportunities Promoting equality in care Anti-discriminatory practice Equality organisations 5. Understanding Mental Health by Frankie O'Sullivan Mental health and illness Historical context of mental illness, the current context, services and supports Legislation Causes of mental illness and framework for diagnosis Common illnesses Humanistic model for understanding mental illness Treatment approaches 6. Therapeutic Communications: Knowledge for Community Care Assistants by Frankie O'Sullivan The differences between professional and personal caring relationships Attributes of effective helpers Empathy and confidentiality Attitudes and Attributions Motivating skills for care workers Empowerment Advocacy and active listening Barriers to communication 7. Work Experience by Moira Burns The role of the community care assistant Qualities, skills, attitudes of a CCA Advocacy Experiential learning The importance of mentorship Becoming a reflective practitioner

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB13297457
• ISBN:
  • 9780717156276
• 出版国コード: ie
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Dublin
• ページ数/冊数: xiii, 157 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • DC23 : 362.1209417
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Community health services -- Ireland -- Textbooks
  • LCSH : People with disabilities -- Care -- Ireland -- Textbooks