Question

Explain environmental and systems improvement as a positive lifestyle enhancement strategy.

Answer 1

Answer:

The context in which behaviour that challenges occurs is an essential component in attempting to understand and hence change the frequency and/or intensity of the behaviour. In order to provide successful interventions it is necessary to understand the function of that behaviour for the person. The environment is one element of a functional analysis that needs to be considered when assessing the reason for that behaviour occurring. There may be features of a particular environment that contribute to the occurrence of particular behaviour. It is therefore possible, that by changing the environment (sometimes referred to as ‘ecological manipulation’), the likelihood of the behaviour occurring can be reduced.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The environment is not just the physical space that a person occupies, but also the people, culture, social factors and opportunities that surround and influence the person. These factors are not mutually exclusive and will need to be considered as a whole when thinking about the right environment for a person. It has been recognised that the physical environment will need to be capable of meeting the person's needs and be tolerant of unintended use (Brand, 2010) and that the people within the environment will need to be provided with the tools to deliver person-centred care and support effectively.