Part of the ESME : Resources for Sense-able Conversations Pack.
βThe senses framework overleaf is the Senses Framework developed by Nolan et. al (2006) applied to the context of developing enriched learning experiences among midwifery students and midwives. The original work by Nolan et. al (2006) proposed that an enriched care environment is achieved through all involved in the care experience (patients, staff, relatives) having a sense of: Security, Belonging, Purpose, Continuity, Achievement and Significance. Through research carried out with midwifery student and midwives new understanding was generated as to how it looks and feels when each of the Senses are being achieved for individuals and within teams.
The PDF version has a poster which could be used to stimulate conversation around a number of questions:
The poster could also be used to encourage people to share their own everyday examples of when they experienced the Senses by asking:
Accompanying this poster are a range of further resources, collectively known as the ESME: Resources for Sense-able Conversations Pack which can be used to further delve into what helps the Senses be achieved for midwifery students, midwives and those they work with, care for and support. The term, Resources for Sense-Able Conversations, is a wordplay on the idea that these resources are a root in to conversations which enable the Senses to be realised.
It is hoped that these resources will be a catalyst for Sense-Able conversations, whereby those using them continue to develop further ideas for how they can be of use in practice.
1.To genuinely understand what you care about, and what matters to you and motivates you in your work2.To feel others are actively invested in supporting you in your role now and in your continued development in the future.3.To work with others in developing a shared understanding of your purpose, aspirations and a clear sense of what is valued.
All the resources in the ESME: Resources for Sense-Able Conversations are licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0. This means that those using the resource can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format and adapt, transform, and build upon the material. Further details about the licence can be found on the Creative Commons website.
We would like to encourage you to have a look, take a light-hearted approach to giving them a go and notice what happens in the conversations when you try them out.