Wolverson 1988 Reflective Model

The aim of this assignment is to critically explore and reflect in a systematic manner the delivery of care to an individual with a learning disability.
I will aim to describe learning disability nursing practice. This will be done with reference to holistic, person-centred approaches, the use of nursing models, within the framework of the nursing process and within the operation of the multi-disciplinary team. These processes and structures will guide and enable me to review and identify an individual’s health care need.
Throughout the process of the care delivery ii will be guided and supported through clinical supervision, which will be facilitated by my mentor. Supervision can enable you to develop and assist your learning through understanding
Mentions can enhance the quality of an individual’s care and develop the self-awareness of the nursing practitioner. For the reflective element of the assignment I have chosen to utilise Gibbs (1988) reflective model (appendix) I will not strictly adhere to the model. Nevertheless, I will aim to describe my situation, explore my feelings, evaluate and analyse my practice together, conclude on the experience and explore what I would do if the situation arose again.
I aim to demonstrate my personal and professional development, which will endeavour to guide me through the transition from being a student to a registered learning disability nursing practitioner.
During my placement with the adult community service I was given the opportunity to work closely with a lady with a mild learning disability who was experiencing some difficulties in dental health. From a personal point of view I chose the lady because of my interest in dental health, as in the past I had successfully supported individuals in this area of health care.
The identity of the lady will remain confidential, which is in accordance with the NMC (2008) I will refer to the lady as Jane and all other information that I will mention have been
Jane has a mild learning disability and on occasions can experience difficulties when communicating with others. Jane has lived independently since the loss of her father ten years ago and is able to advocate her daily needs. She has weekly contact with her sister. Jane has a support worker who spends one hour a day, five days a week who helps with some Jane’s household chores, they include shopping, cleaning, outings and holidays. Jane’s hobbies include evening classes where she takes part in music and cookery with her peers twice a week.
Jane also enjoys working with her peers who have learning disabilities at the garden sister. She takes pleasure from all aspects of gardening work. Jane receives some support from many of the support staff at the garden centre. Over the years Jane has developed many friendships with both her peers and the staff. Friendships are important to most people including those people with a learning disability (Tait & Genders, 2002; Brackenridge & McKenzie, 2006). Kelly (2000) reveals that an absence of meaningful friendships could lead to deterioration in a person’s quality of