A Conceptual Mapping Exercise of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in Residential & Community Care Using Hodges' Model and Threshold Concepts
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study explores integrating Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in residential care using Hodges' Health Career-Care Domains Model and threshold concepts. It aims to improve care for vulnerable adults in long-term settings.
Area Of Science
- Healthcare and Social Care
- Gerontology
- Mental Health Nursing
Background
- Explores the integration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) within residential care settings.
- Utilizes Hodges' Health Career-Care Domains Model and the threshold concepts framework for analysis.
- Focuses on vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and chronic physical health issues in long-term care.
Purpose Of The Study
- To illustrate how Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards can be theoretically and practically integrated into long-term care.
- Applies Hodges' model relationally with a practice-based emphasis to the context of residential care.
- Combines a generic care model with threshold concepts to enhance understanding of DoLS.
Main Methods
- Descriptive study drawing on practical experience in community mental health nursing and nursing home liaison.
- Employs a practice-based conceptual mapping approach.
- Supported by discussion and relevant literature.
Main Results
- The integration of Hodges' model and threshold concepts provides a framework for understanding and implementing DoLS.
- Highlights the importance of a relational, practice-based approach to safeguarding in residential care.
- Identifies potential for improved theoretical and practical application of DoLS.
Conclusions
- Provides resources and suggests avenues for further research on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in care settings.
- Emphasizes the ongoing need for study and development in safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Suggests the combined theoretical framework can inform future practice and policy development.
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