Chapter 3. Assessment in the New Paradigm
Published Online: 29 JUN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9780470660089.ch3
Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Valuing Older People: Positive Psychological Practice
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How to Cite
Stirling, E. (2010) Assessment in the New Paradigm, in Valuing Older People: Positive Psychological Practice, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470660089.ch3
Publication History
- Published Online: 29 JUN 2010
- Published Print: 16 APR 2010
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470683354
Online ISBN: 9780470660089
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- assessment in new paradigm - ecological framework for new paradigm;
- classification - ‘fair’ and medical treatments in combating disease and illness;
- Alzheimer's disease - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV);
- classificatory creep happenings - classificatory approach on people;
- sanitization of traditional medical paradigm;
- service plans and goals, in ‘person-centred’ language - inheriting old patterns of service practices;
- distinction between short-term/acute needs assessment and assessment for futures planning;
- new paradigm of futures planning - assisting people living with life-defining conditions;
- person-centred approach to interventions with people with cognitive disabilities
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
An Ecological Framework for the New Paradigm
The Legacy of the Classificatory Approach
Classifications are Historically Expedient and can Change
Classificatory Creep
The Sanitization of the Traditional Medical Paradigm