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- Factors affecting the quality of life of individuals
- Physical
- Exercise
- Exercise has long-term benefits and most people feel better after taking exercise.
- Different age groups need different types of exercise to improve their quality of life
- Diet
- The amount and types of foods an individual eats can affect their quality of life, particularly if they have a condition such as diabetes or high cholesterol.
- Balanced diet consisting of varied and appetizing food can contribute to a good quality of life by improving health and well-being.
- Physical Comfort
- Moving a bedridden individual regularly to prevent soreness
- changing a baby's nappy regularly to prevent nappy rash and being uncomfortable
- Providing the care required to maintain comfort.
- having correct height furniture .
- The provision of a suitable environment which meets an individuals needs.
- Safety
- An individuals quality of life can be improved by preventing the risk of injury, harm and infection.
- Staff training
- Using specialist equipment
- Using safety locks/buzzers on external doors
- Staff reporting methods
- An individuals quality of life can be improved by preventing the risk of injury, harm and infection.
- Hygiene
- Refers to cleanliness and to use precautions to guard against infection and prevent unnecessary disease or illness.
- Examples
- In all care settings: laws relating to food preparation and food safety guidelines must be followed; staff receive basic food hygiene training.
- in a hospital: alcohol gel may be used by both staff and visitors.
- in a nursery: toys should be washed/sterilized regularly.
- Pain relief
- Provision to the number of ways to ensure individuals are free from pain. If the pain is not controlled it can have a negative effect on a person's quality of life.
- Pain relief may be given by the use of prescribed pain-relieving medication or by techniques like massage and TENS machines.
- ill health
- Exercise
- Emotional
- Intellectual
- Social
- Physical
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