1.2 Strength-Based Behaviour

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1. Identify two strength-based behaviours and describe the effects to Linda and her family. (4 marks) SBC #1: The first strength based behaviour is that Ashley (the nurse) asked Linda (the patient), what her plan for discharge was first before she gave any recommendations or suggestions. By doing this, Linda is in charge of the health care decision-making process. Ashley also used open ended question to allow Linda to voice her concerns about her new condition. This is also an example of one of the 7 C’s, ‘choice’ and ‘capability’ because Ashley was giving Linda an opportunity to voice concerns. SBC #2: The second strength based behaviour is that the nurse advocated for Linda. She did this by asking about home safety and primary care after discharged in order to ensure Linda would be well taken care of once leaving the hospital. Ashley demonstrated empowerment through advocating for the patient when she described all the progress she had made described by multiple healthcare professionals. The reinforcement of Linda’s progress demonstrates strength based care because it focuses on the positive. 2. Identify two deficit-based behaviours and describe the effects to Linda and her family. (4 marks) …show more content…

Linda was clearly in distress when Ashley mentioned this, however; she completely ignored Linda’s concerns and continue to push for long-term treatment. This is an example of DBC because Ashley focused mainly on the disease and the problem of having a stroke, instead of focusing on the patient's strengths and what the patient wants. Ashley treated Linda’s situation as the same as any other stroke patient, this goes against uniqueness of the person, which is one of the core values and belief about health, person, environment and

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