Description
Theoretical and Practical Manual on Person-Centered Care
Book Summary
This manual offers a complete guide for the implementation of the Person-Centered Care (PCC) model in nursing homes and geriatric centers. The author combines theoretical foundations with practical tools, including an annual plan with over one hundred therapeutic activities designed from this perspective. The reader will find a clear, reasoned approach geared toward professional practice for rethinking care from a deeply human viewpoint.
What is it about?
The work addresses the transformation of the care model in nursing homes for the elderly, moving from a traditional care-based approach to one centered on the person. It is structured into two complementary parts: a theoretical one, where the principles and foundations of the PCC model are presented; and a practical one, which provides concrete tools for its daily application. It includes a detailed annual program with over one hundred therapeutic activities aligned with the values of person-centered care, facilitating its actual implementation in day-to-day work.
Main Topics
- Implementation of the Person-Centered Care model in geriatric residences
- Theoretical foundations of humanized care for the elderly
- Annual planning of therapeutic activities from the PCC approach
- Practical tools for the transformation of institutional care
Who is it recommended for?
Aimed at professionals in the geriatric field: social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, nurses, geriatric assistants, and residential center directors. It is also useful for social science and health students interested in care for the elderly, as well as for family members and caregivers who wish to understand and apply a more human approach to care.
What this book provides
- Provides a solid theoretical foundation on the Person-Centered Care model
- Offers a structured annual plan with over one hundred therapeutic activities ready for application
- Facilitates the transition toward more human and personalized care in institutional settings
- Combines conceptual reflection with practical tools for daily work
Technical Specifications
- Author: Gómez Cardozo, Adriana Luisdina
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: July 2025
- Number of pages: 204
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Review
This manual stands out for its practical approach and its ability to build bridges between PCC theory and its real-world application in residences. The inclusion of an annual plan with over one hundred activities provides differential value for professionals seeking to implement concrete changes in their daily practice. It is a useful tool for geriatric centers that wish to advance toward a more humanized care model centered on the individual needs of each person.