Domain | Definition |
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Control over daily life | The service user can choose what to do and when to do it, having control over his/her daily life and activities |
Personal cleanliness and comfort | The service user feels he/she is personally clean and comfortable and looks presentable or, at best, is dressed and groomed in a way that reflects his/her personal preferences |
Food and drink | The service user feels he/she has a nutritious, varied and culturally appropriate diet with enough food and drink he/she enjoys at regular and timely intervals |
Personal safety | The service user feels safe and secure. This means being free from fear of abuse, falling or other physical harm |
Social participation and involvement | The service user is content with their social situation, where social situation is taken to mean the sustenance of meaningful relationships with friends, family and feeling involved or part of a community should this be important to the service user |
Occupation | The service user is sufficiently occupied in a range of meaningful activities whether it be formal employment, unpaid work, caring for others or leisure activities |
Accommodation cleanliness and comfort | The service user feels their home environment, including all the rooms, is clean and comfortable |
Dignity | The negative and positive psychological impact of support and care on the service user’s personal sense of significance |