Keyworking : an examination of a method of individualising care for older people in residential establishments / Ian Mallinson.
By: Mallinson, Ian
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BookPublisher: Aldershot, Hants ; Brookfield, Vt. : Avebury, c1995Description: x, 151 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 1859721796.Subject(s): Social work with older people | Older people -- Institutional care | Old age homes | Older people -- CareDDC classification: 362.61 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 362.61 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00015142 | ||
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This research study reviews the concept of Keyworking in Residential Care for Older People. Keyworking is a system for providing individualized social care through named persons. The keyworker is the person who has the responsibility and accountability for the care of the service user.
Bibliography: (pages 126-142).
Introduction -- Themes in the context and practice of keyworking -- Research methods -- The context and effect of keyworking -- Painting the picture of keyworking practice: (a) The case of a large statutory establishment -- Painting the picture of keyworking practice: (b) the case of a small private sector establishment -- Implications of differing systems and practices: Recommendations for policy, strategy, organisation and practice.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction
- Themes in the context and practice of keyworking
- Research methods
- The context and effect of keyworking
- Painting the picture of keyworking practice
- Implications of differing systems and practices: recommendations for policy, strategy, organization and practice
- Overall conclusions