ASSESSING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Flashcards
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IMPORTANT ASPECT OF NURSING PRACTICE
FAM AND COMMUNITY
FAM AND COMM
It involves understanding their family and community, including
social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence a
patient’s health and well-being
can gain a better understanding of the patient’s support network and the potential impact
of family dynamics on the patient’s health
FAM ASSESSMENT
This can help nurses provide patient-centered care that is tailored to the patient’s unique
needs and circumstances.
FAM ASSESSMENT
Nurses should assess the patient’s family (SRD)
STRUCTURE
RELATIONSHIPS
DYNAMICS
KEY STEPS IN FAM ASSESSMENT (5)
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S FAMILY
- ASSESS FAMILY STRUCTURE
- EVALUATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
- ASSESS FAMILY DYNAMICS
- IDENTIFY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES.
The first step in conducting a family assessment is ____________.
This may include parents, siblings, children,
grandparents, and other close relatives.
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S FAMILY
to understand
who lives together and who is responsible for caregiving.
This can help nurses identify any potential sources
of support for the patient.
- ASSESS FAMILY STRUCTURE
including
the quality of relationships, communication patterns,
and any conflicts or tensions.
This can help nurses identify any potential barriers
to care and provide support to improve family
relationships.
- EVALUATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
including
cultural and religious beliefs, roles and responsibilities,
and family values.
This can help nurses understand how the patient’s
health may be impacted by their family dynamics.
- ASSESS FAMILY DYNAMICS
This may include community resources, social support
networks, and healthcare providers.
Nurses can help connect patients and their families
to these resources to ensure they have the support
they need to manage their health.
- IDENTIFY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES.
The nurses can gain a better understanding of the patient’s cultural
background and provide care that is respectful of their beliefs and values.
This can help improve patient outcomes and promote patient satisfaction
with their care.
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT
5 KEY STEPS IN COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S CULTURAL BACKGROUND
- ASSESS CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VALUES
- EVALUATE COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
- IDENTIFY CULTURAL PRACTICES
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
including their country of origin, ethnic group, and
any religious
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S CULTURAL BACKGROUND
including
their beliefs about health and illness, views on death and
dying, and attitudes toward healthcare providers.
This can help nurses provide culturally sensitive care that
is respectful of the patient’s beliefs and values.
- ASSESS CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VALUES
that may
impact the patient’s ability to receive care.
This can include language differences, low health literacy,
and cultural differences in communication styles.
- EVALUATE COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
that may impact the patient’s
health, such as traditional healing practices or dietary
restrictions.
This can help nurses provide care that is respectful of the
patient’s cultural practices.
- IDENTIFY CULTURAL PRACTICES
to develop a
care plan that is culturally sensitive and takes into account
the patient’s cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
This can help ensure that the patient receives care that is
respectful of their cultural background and meets their
unique needs.
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
An important component of nursing practice that involves evaluating
the patient’s living and working environment to identify potential
health hazards and promote a safe and healthy living environment
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
Nurses should assess the patient’s living environment,
including their home and community.
This includes assessing for any environmental factors that may affect
the patient’s health, such as exposure to pollutants or lack of access to
healthy food options.
Assessing the patient’s community can also provide insight into any
social or economic factors that may impact their health.
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
5 KEY STEPS IN ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
- ASSESS FOR PHYSICAL HAZARDS
- EVALUATE FOR SAFETY HAZARDS
- IDENTIFY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
including their home, workplace, and any
other environments they spend time in.
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
such as unsafe
building materials, poor air quality, and exposure to
environmental toxins.
This can help identify potential health risks and promote a safe
living and working environment.
- ASSESS FOR PHYSICAL HAZARDS
such as trip and
fall hazards, insufficient lighting, and lack of safety equipment.
This can help promote a safe living and working environment
and prevent accidents and injuries.
- EVALUATE FOR SAFETY HAZARDS
