PICA - Identifying Non Food Substances Health and Social Care Training Resources
PICA - Identifying Non Food Substances Health and Social Care Training Resources
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common objects and substances ingested in PICA behaviour
- Recognise patterns and trends in the types of non-food substances individuals with PICA may ingest
- Understand the potential health risks and complications associated with ingesting specific non-food substances
- Recognise the importance of conducting thorough assessments to determine the specific non-food substances an individual with PICA may be prone to ingest
- Identify potential triggers or factors that contribute to PICA behaviour
- Understand the role of sensory factors in the choice of non-food substances ingested in PICA
- Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of environmental factors on the availability and accessibility of non-food substances
- Recognise the significance of cultural and social influences on the choice of non-food substances ingested in PICA
- Identify strategies to minimise or remove access to non-food substances that pose a potential risk to individuals with PICA
- Apply observational skills to identify patterns and triggers that precede episodes of PICA behaviour
PowerPoint Presentation (24 slides)
Word Documents - Handout, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment, Speaker General Notes, 10 Learning Activities specific to each learning objective, Case Studies for Learning Activity
Slide Titles:
Welcome and Introduction
Course Objectives
Why Identify Non-Food Substances?
Common Objects and Substances
Visual Characteristics
Sensory Properties
Potential Health Risks
Common Objects and Substances in PICA
Recognising Patterns and Triggers
Behavioural Observations
Emotional or Psychological Triggers
Sensory Stimuli
Environmental Factors
Social and Cultural Influences
Identifying Non Food Substances- Recap
Final Words
References
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