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Learning Outcome :
uphold dignity, privacy and personal choice of
people with special needs

Core 6 Provide care and support to people with special needs

LO 4 assist people with special needs to identify and meet their needs
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Dignity is concerned with how people feel, think and behave in relation to
the worth or value of themselves. and others. To treat someone with dignity
is to treat them as being of worth, in a way that is respectful of them as
valued individuals. When dignity is present people feel in control, valued,
confident, comfortable and able to make decisions for themselves. When
dignity is absent people feel devalued, lacking control and comfort. They
may lack confidence and be unable to make decisions for themselves

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Attitude, Behavior & Interaction with others
INTERACTIONS AND COMMUNICATION
A key aspect of promoting dignity is about getting to know the person and
developing a relationship with them, through your interactions. Even in an
acute care situation, you can quickly build a rapport, make people feel
respected and inspire their confidence. Non-verbal communication is as
important as verbal in interactions that influence dignity. In Baillie's (2009)
study interactions that diminished dignity were being curt (brusque or off-
hand) and being authoritarian.
INTERACTIONS WHICH HELP PEOPLE COMMUNICATION WHICH HELPS
TO FEEL COMFORTABLE PEOPLE TO FEEL IN CONTROL

Sensitivity Explanations and

Empathy information giving
Developing relationships Informed consent
Conversation Offering choices and
Professionalism negotiating
Family involvement (if
desired by the patient) Enabling independence
Friendliness and
reassurance.
COMMUNICATION WHICH HELPS PEOPLE TO FEEL VALUED
Listening
Giving time
Showing concern for patients as individuals
Being kind, considerate and helpful.
Courteousness: addressing people by their
preferred respectful, including respect for
culture and religious beliefs name,
introducing self, being polite and respectful.
Privacy &
Confidentiality
 Valid consent must be obtained from people in your care before any physical
examination, treatment ar provision of personal care reflecting the right of people to
determine what happens to their body (DH 2009). There are three key areas of
privacy for people accessing healthcare: privacy of personal space, privacy of their
bodies and privacy of personal information: confidentiality. Whilst the care
environment influences privacy, staff behavior strongly affects experiences of
privacy.
Personal space: Patients may feel that their personal space has been breached
when staff moves patients' belongings around without discussion or when staff enter
closed curtains or doors without asking. In a hospital setting, health care workers
should close doors or fully draw bedside curtains when privacy is needed.
 nursing needs of
people with special
needs
 DONT TREAT THEM DIFFERENTLY
Managing patients with disabilities requires a more
thorough preparation as you need to be very aware of
their needs, without making them feel uncomfortable.
The first thing that you must do as a nurse is to put
yourself in their shoes. Interacting with special needs
patients will become much easier if you would try to
imagine how you would like people to treat you if you
were suffering from a disability. Therefore, when
dealing with that patient, you must not focus on their
disability or act any differently than you would do with
a regular patient. Treating them as equal is essential in
your interaction with them.
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Another important thing to remember is to be

respectful. You can achieve that through many
ways, such as asking them what terminology
they prefer regarding their disability and use
that. For instance, you should try using the
name of the person first, before the disability,
or try avoiding the words "disabled" or
handicapped" since it may seem insulting
One of the most often mistakes is reducing the vocabulary to the basic words. However, this
shouldn't be done unless the patient suffers from a communication difficulty or a severe
intellectual difficulty. In this case, the same rule as above applies- ask the person about their
language needs.
 LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM
To make it easier for both of you, try to put yourself on
the same level as your patients since the
communication has done face to face will be much
easier this way. Looking at it from a medical
perspective, if the conversation is rather long, then your
patient might end up with a neck strain. Never interrupt
the patient, even if they express words slower. Even if
you don't exactly understand what they are saying, the
best thing is to ask questions that help you grasp the
meaning of their words. If you believe that your job as a
nurse would be much easier if you would learn more
about your patient's disability, then don't hesitate to ask
them about it. This can help you find out valuable
information, such as if they prefer to take the stairs with
you or the elevator.
 What types of nurses are there?

All nurses complete a rigorous

program of extensive education and
study, and work directly with patients.
families, and communities using the
core values of the nursing process. In
the United States today, nursing roles
can be divided into three categories
by the specific responsibilities they
undertake.
 Registered Nurses

Registered nurses (RN) form the backbone of

health care provision in the United States. RNs
provide critical health care to the public
wherever it is needed.

Key Responsibilities

Perform physical exams and health

histories before making critical decisions
Provide health promotion, counseling and
education
Administer medications and other
personalized interventions
Coordinate care, in collaboration with a
wide array of health care professionals
 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
hold at least a Master's degree, in addition to
the initial nursing education and licensing
required for all RNs. The responsibilities of an
APRN include, but are not 6 limited to,
providing invaluable primary and preventative
health care to the public.

Key Responsibilities

Nurse Practitioners prescribe medication,

diagnose and treat minor illnesses and
injuries
Certified Nurse Midwives provide
gynecological and low-risk obstetrical care
Clinical Nurse Specialists handle a wide range
of physical and mental health problems
Licensed Practical NursesAdvance Practice
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), also known
as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs),
support the core health care team and work
under the supervision of an RN, APRN or MD.
By providing basic and routine care, they
ensure the wellbeing of patients throughout
the whole of the health care journey

Key Responsibilities

Check vital signs and look for signs that

health is deteriorating or improving
Perform basic nursing functions such as
changing bandages and wound dressings
Ensure patients are comfortable, well-fed
and hydrated May administer medications
in some settings
What is the nursing process?
No matter what their field or specialty, all nurses utilize the same nursing process; a
scientific method designed to deliver the very best in patient care, through five simple
steps.
Assessment - Nurses assess patients on an in-depth physiological, economic, social
and lifestyle
basis.
Diagnosis - Through careful consideration of both physical symptoms and patient
behavior, nurse forms a diagnosis.
Outcomes Planning - The nurse uses their expertise to set realistic goals for the
patient's recovery. These objectives are then closely monitored.
Implementation - By accurately implementing the care plan, nurses guarantee
consistency of care for the patient whilst meticulously documenting their progress.
Evaluation - By closely analyzing the effectiveness of the care plan and studying
patient response, the nurse hones the plan to achieve the very best patient outcomes.
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Thank You !
Submitted by :
Marife Isleta
Cristine Mae Lita