Kitwood's Flower

The Flower of Psychological and Social Human Needs was created by

Tom Kitwood.

 

It was developed to emphasise and

show the six factors that need to be met

in all individuals to maintain a good

sense of well-being.

 

During his research, Kitwood discovered

that too many individuals living with

dementia were being seen purely

through medical terms which led them

to being seen as objects with no

personhood or not receiving person

centred care.

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LOVE

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Improvisation creates engaging

connections where the individual

feels loved and accepted.

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ATTACHMENT

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Improvisation ensures that the

individual feels connected to a person

by creating positive relationships.

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COMFORT

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Improvisation gives the opportunity for

the individual to be able to bond with

another person and have a sense of closeness.

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INCLUSION

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Improvisation ensures that the individual

is included and avoids them becoming 

isolated due to their cognitive impairment.