MAXIMISING INDIVIDUALS' CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES.

This article describes the adoption of a person-centred approach to support people with learning disabilities, complex needs and challenging behaviours who live in the community. It includes a series of case studies that show how service users' goals can be identified and achieved, and how service...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 12 - 17
Autor principal: Barton, Helen
Formato: case study pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Apr2012
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Sumario:This article describes the adoption of a person-centred approach to support people with learning disabilities, complex needs and challenging behaviours who live in the community. It includes a series of case studies that show how service users' goals can be identified and achieved, and how service users can be empowered to make meaningful choices and gain control over their lives, to the benefit of all concerned.