Changing Relationships Changing Relationships by Brechin A Swan J Published by Harper & Row 150pp £7.95 0-06-318394-3
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 15, 2016
Summary
This handbook offers a practical, skill-based approach to advocacy and individual program planning for carers. It enhances the care planning process for individuals with mental handicaps.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Healthcare Management
- Social Work
Background:
- The care planning process for individuals with mental handicaps requires practical, skill-based tools.
- Existing literature often lacks a focus on advocacy and individual program planning for carers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a practical, skill-based handbook for carers.
- To enhance the care planning process through advocacy and individual program planning.
Main Methods:
- A skill-based handbook format.
- Focus on practical application for carers across agencies.
Main Results:
- Provides a breakthrough in mental handicap literature.
- Adds a new dimension to the care planning process.
- Equips carers with advocacy and individual program planning skills.
Conclusions:
- The handbook is a valuable resource for carers.
- It represents a significant advancement in supporting individuals with mental handicaps.
- Effective implementation of advocacy and individual program planning improves care.
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