The concept of dignity in social care originated in England and has been a vital part of elder care since its establishment. This concept is one in which seeks to ensure any person receiving care from family or health care professionals are able to consciously make decisions pertaining to their care. Dignity care also makes sure patients are receiving the appropriate care they need and deserve; this concept lowers the risk of intentional physical or mental harm or abuse to patients. Dignity care is vital for all people seeking care outside of self however, dignity in social care plays a major part in elder care due to their incapability to protect. With dignity in social care no individual is to be targeted due to their economical background,
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These results cannot therefore be applicable to a greater population. In America, a news article on aging with dignity reveals that aging with dignity is a difficult goal to secure, especially with some limitations in the care for older adults, and the fact that there are not many conversations or discussions being undertaken on improvements which can be made to ensure dignity in care (Dingell, 2015). This is however a news article and more support for its claims are needed in the form of peer-reviewed studies. The UK-based multimedia highlights some dignity factors including choice and control, communication, privacy, and social inclusion. There are also other dignity factors mentioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence and most of these factors highlight the importance of providing focused care for older adults, while also giving due consideration to their personal needs, their pain management, assistance which can be offered for them, as well as catering to their practical needs. According to the Policy Research Institute on Aging and Ethnicity/Help the Aged (2001), dignity in care refers to the type of care in any setting which seeks to ensure and does not compromise the patient’s self-respect. Dignity in social care highlights dignity in social care for children, at risk or in need adults, including adults with impending …show more content…
This can include assistance in grooming, including bathing, brushing teeth, changing clothes, and clipping toenails. Practical assistance is also essential to maintaining dignity in social care (SCIE, 2013). This involves enabling elderly patients in maintaining their independence by giving them some assistance where necessary (Markson, Stein & Alden, 2016). An example is assistance in changing positions on the bed, or moving from a seated to a standing position. This would ensure that the patients would not have to beg for assistance where necessary. In terms of privacy, it is important to respect the personal space of patients, including their personal care and in their medical and personal information (SCIE, 2013). Ensuring that they have their privacy when changing or using a bed pan is an important way of maintaining dignity in social
These results cannot therefore be applicable to a greater population. In America, a news article on aging with dignity reveals that aging with dignity is a difficult goal to secure, especially with some limitations in the care for older adults, and the fact that there are not many conversations or discussions being undertaken on improvements which can be made to ensure dignity in care (Dingell, 2015). This is however a news article and more support for its claims are needed in the form of peer-reviewed studies. The UK-based multimedia highlights some dignity factors including choice and control, communication, privacy, and social inclusion. There are also other dignity factors mentioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence and most of these factors highlight the importance of providing focused care for older adults, while also giving due consideration to their personal needs, their pain management, assistance which can be offered for them, as well as catering to their practical needs. According to the Policy Research Institute on Aging and Ethnicity/Help the Aged (2001), dignity in care refers to the type of care in any setting which seeks to ensure and does not compromise the patient’s self-respect. Dignity in social care highlights dignity in social care for children, at risk or in need adults, including adults with impending …show more content…
This can include assistance in grooming, including bathing, brushing teeth, changing clothes, and clipping toenails. Practical assistance is also essential to maintaining dignity in social care (SCIE, 2013). This involves enabling elderly patients in maintaining their independence by giving them some assistance where necessary (Markson, Stein & Alden, 2016). An example is assistance in changing positions on the bed, or moving from a seated to a standing position. This would ensure that the patients would not have to beg for assistance where necessary. In terms of privacy, it is important to respect the personal space of patients, including their personal care and in their medical and personal information (SCIE, 2013). Ensuring that they have their privacy when changing or using a bed pan is an important way of maintaining dignity in social