family nursing Flashcards
what are the social determinants of health (factors affecting families) (7)
income, health practices, coping skills, social environment, physical environment, gender, education
what is family nursing?
strength-focused, collaborative, a partnership, empowerment, flexibility
what are the 4 approaches to family nursing?
family as a context, family as a client, family systems, and family as a component of society
what is family as a context?
caring for the pt within the family context
what is family as a client?
each member of the family is considered a client
what are family systems?
each family member is considered
what is family as a component of society?
the family is part of an interactive part of society
who is your pt when youre in family nursing?
everyone (pt, family, relatives, ect)
what are the 4 elements of family nursing?
respect and dignity, information sharing, participation, collaboration
what do family members need when someone is ill?
information, assurance, comfort, proximity, support
what are the 3 primary components of the calgary family assessment model?
- family structural components (external and internal relationships)
- family development (roles in the family)
- family functioning (individuals functioning within a family)
what is the calgary assessment models goal?
to gain information and understanding of the group dynamic
What is a genogram?
a tool used to provide comprehensive care (to see the full picture)
what is an ecomap?
sketch of influences outside of the family
what do the different colours mean on an ecomap?
the strength of the connection
strong - blue
moderate - purple
weak - yellow
