Supporting the physical and emotional comfort of individuals

Aim

This unit is about the different factors that may lead to pain, discomfort and distress and how individuals express these feelings. It also considers how to help individuals deal with pain, discomfort and distress. In addition, it covers ways to promote rest and sleep.

Outcome 1 Help to reduce an individual’s pain discomfort and distress

1.1 identify signs of pain, discomfort and distress

1.2 identify ways to reduce pain and discomfort

1.3 identify aspects of individuals’ lives that may cause them to be distressed

1.4 describe ways of supporting individuals who are distressed

1.5 identify different ways that individuals might want to express pain and distress.

Outcome 2 Help provide conditions to meet individuals’ need to rest

2.1 explain the importance of rest and sleep

2.2 identify conditions that promote rest and sleep.

This assignment comprises three tasks. All tasks must be successfully completed to pass this unit.

Task A

1 In the form of a spider diagram, identify how and individual might show they are in pain and discomfort.

2 In the form of a spider diagram, show a variety of ways of reducing pain and discomfort.

Task B

1 Talk to two individuals. For each individual identify an occasion when they have felt distressed.

2 Explain what could have caused them to feel distressed.

3 Describe how they showed their feelings of distress.

4 Identify different ways that could have helped them to cope with their distress.

Task C

1 Identify three ways in which rest and sleep benefits individuals.

2 Ask five different *people what helps them to rest and sleep. Present your findings either as a written piece of work or a table.

* eg someone of your own age, someone younger, someone older, someone requiring support.