Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 19, 2025

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
Published on: June 6, 2020
Person-Centred Plans From the Perspective of Persons-Supported in a Community Care Setting: A Qualitative Study
Gillian Young1, Maria Mathews1, Leslie Meredith1
1Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Background:
In partnership with PHSS, a community care agency in London, Ontario, we describe the person-centred planning model. Person-centred plans (PCPs) are mandated in the community care sector and created annually through discussions with the person-supported, staff, family/friends and community members. PCPs are individualised, integrated into daily activities and contribute towards larger goals.
Methods:
We interviewed 18 persons-supported and one family member. Participants were individuals with developmental, medical, or complex physical needs and supported by PHSS. We explored goals, accomplishments, the individualisation of PCPs, experiences with the process, and supports/barriers.
Results:
PCPs are tailored to the person-supported's needs and preferences, linked to daily activities, and guide larger goals. PCPs are facilitated by the person-supported's goals and capacity and organisational factors (e.g., funding, staffing).
Conclusions:
This study evaluates person-centred planning from the perspectives of persons-supported, providing insights to enhance these processes within community care settings.
Related Concept Videos
Planning Nursing Care II
Planning Nursing Care I
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Patient-centered Care
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation

