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Person centred

Alternative labels
Working in partnership
Client centred
Client-centred
Person-centred
Description

A person-centred approach is where the person is placed at the centre of the service rather than their condition or disability. Support should focus on achieving the person's aspirations and be tailored to their needs and unique circumstances. Person-centred care, person-centred therapy and person-centred practices are commonly used in the health care context.

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Broader terms
Primary health care
Current term
Person centred
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Journal article

Wongee Mia: an innovative family-centred approach to addressing Aboriginal housing needs and preventing eviction in Australia

This paper is about an initiative emerging out of Perth (Western Australia) which is taking a different approach to addressing Aboriginal homelessness.
Report

Harnessing the power of client experience: the collection and use of client feedback in the social sector


The report provides a framework for an effective client feedback system, as well as practical advice on how to start using one. It also shares benchmarking results for the disability sector specifically, including insights into the sector’s current use of client feedback and areas for improvement.
Report

Health at a glance: Europe 2018


The Health at a Glance: Europe report series gauges progress towards effective, accessible and resilient health systems across the EU. The report which is published every two years attempts to provide a neutral, descriptive comparison of all EU countries on the basis of publically available data and indicators.
Article

Are you really focused on your clients?


Prompts to help you reflect on how well you know your clients and what they need, drawing upon the SVA Fundamentals for Impact.
Conference paper

Design standards and disability: limitations in person-centred home modifications


Falls are a significant problem for older adults which affect their ability to maintain their independence and remain living at home. Home modifications are a common method to prevent falls. Fall prevention service providers follow the Australian Standard 1428.1 Design for access and mobility as a design guideline in the retrofitting of residential dwellings. However...