For a long time I have felt guilty when I talk to people that the disease is not the most important thing to deal with, it is how we are going to help the person with the condition; whatever it is. The disease is secondary.
I am pleased to say now that others think along these lines too.
Yesterday I went to a talk given by Graham Stokes a renowned pyschologist from the UK on the care of people with dementia. Here he said that "Person Centred care is not about the dementia but about the person with dDementia".
If you are struggling with writing care plans that are relevant, just think of this. If you had dementia and were unable to take care of your every need, what would be the most important things for you to be able to live your life?
It is times like this an RN has to put their clinical knowledge behind them. Yes it is important as the reason care is required but it is of much less importance for the person who is requiring care and their familiy.
Focus on the care the person requires that keeps them healthy and maintains their dignity. That is delivered to their values and what is important to them. Understand the behaviour displayed always has a reason. ALWAYS! Without exception.
Understanding these simple principles will help you provide person centres care.
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