Person-Centred Care: Meeting Individual Needs & Strengths

Person-Centred Care: A Holistic Framework

Person-centred care prioritizes the individual's unique needs, values, and goals over their diagnosis. It recognizes each person's inherent strengths and right to self-determination.

Core Process

1. Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation through conversation, observation, and record review. Identifies physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
2. Planning: Collaborative development of a personalized care plan with the individual, family, and caregivers. Sets meaningful goals and strategies.
3. Implementation: Flexible delivery of support and resources. Adapts as needs change.
4. Evaluation: Ongoing monitoring of progress with adjustments. Involves the individual and their circle.

Practical Examples

• Physical disability: Support independence in bathing, dressing, eating rather than doing tasks for them.
• Mental health condition: Provide tools for self-management and community engagement.
• Learning disability: Create opportunities for skill-building and autonomy.

This approach improves quality of life, fosters dignity, and helps individuals reach their full potential despite health challenges.