The Implementation of a Model of Person-Centred Practice In Older ...

The implementation of a model of person-centred practice in older person settings
This programme was particularly successful at enabling traditional and stereotypical
values and beliefs about older persons to be challenged. It enabled the older people
to influence life in their ‘homes’ including care delivery in several ways. The
programme was less successful at transforming the context surrounding practice and
more work is needed in this area if a person-centred and practice development
culture is to be expanded and sustained.
“I realise now there is much more work to be done but that we have come along way……I am
now positive about facilitation and I feel I am more involved with decision making in my
workplace. We have a shared vision for the future.
Key Learning for the Programme
Preparation of all staff at a programme site is necessary. This includes Directors of
Nursing and all Assistant Directors.
Participating in emancipatory practice development can be a transformational
experience for participants, which may have several welcome or unwelcome
consequences for individuals.
The local and internal facilitator roles are essential to ensure PD is embedded in the
workplace.
New facilitators to PD need to take time to become comfortable and confident with
emancipatory PD methods and processes. Internal facilitators can benefit from
protected time for PD within their usual responsibilities.
Working in a team with diversity of skills can be personally uncomfortable at times.
Facilitating outside of ones usual workplace or in a different culture can be highly
challenging.
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