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Appendices
Documentary Analysis
Resident Number: ________________
Attribute Evident (Yes/No) Frequency Cite Example(s)
Self-governing, self-ruling, selfdetermining.
Care plans are negotiated. Family
involvement.
Residents delegate care needs. Staff
promote resident capacity
e.g. Evidence that resident has been involved in making choices. Resident chose to stay in bed.
Resident requested a different dinner. Resident chose clothing. Resident chose to go to day room,
etc.
e.g. Evidence that staff have assisted resident in verbalising their needs. Resident demonstrated
that he/she wanted or needed something and staff ensured this was made possible. Compromises
reached. Family wishes documented.
e.g. Evidence documented of resident’s level of independence. Continuum of no assistance to full
assistance. What resident can and can’t do for themselves, e.g. brushes own hair, shaves himself,
can do zips but not buttons, etc.
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