family and culture Flashcards
(20 cards)
what are the types of families
Nuclear families- typical traditional families
multigenerational/ extended families- grandparents and others
blended families (step)- unrelated family members join to make a new household as a result of divorce, death or remarriage
lone-parent families- un married biological or adoptive parents who may or may not be living with each other
same-sex parent families- may be married or common law
foster families
define family
traditionally viewed as the primary unit of socialisation,
there is no universal definition and it is what the person considers it to be
what are the types of family relationships
consanguineous- characterised by sharing of ancestors
Affinal- family relationships through marriage
Family of origin- significant care takers or siblings the person grew up with
Identify the principles that underpin multi- disciplinary family centred care ( family in cultural and community context)
.individuals define their family and support system
.Family health practices and relationships with health care providers are
influenced by culturally related health beliefs and values.
* These factors have power to affect maternal and child health outcomes.
* Nurses must work collaboratively with families to achieve their goals for
wellness and family development.
Explore and describe theories and models developed as
guides to family nursing in Canada
- Family system is part of larger suprasystem and composed of many subsystems
- Family is greater than sum of its individual members
- Change in one member affects all family members
- Family creates balance between change
and stability - Family behaviours best understood from a circular rather than linear causality
what are life stage theory
Birth
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescent
Young adult
Mid-adulthood
Older adult
End of life
Describe how different lenses contribute to our understanding
of family health promotion and relational nursing practice
- Family plays a pivotal role in health care.
- Family plays a huge role in the lives of the childbearing individual
- Partnerships with families need to ensure respect and dignity
- Family supported in participating in care and decision making at the level of their
choice - It is important for the nurse to identify that he/she is working “with” families
what is a genogram
it illustrates a persons family member, how they are related and their medical history
what is an eco map
it is a structural diagram of a persons most important relationship with people, groups or organisations
what is cultural identity
it is expressed in many ways and not limited to race, ethnicity or religion.
what is multiculturalism
it is the presence of people from diverse racial & ethnic backgrounds
what is cultural knowledge
it is the knowledge about cultural history and values of another ethnic group
what is acculturation
it is the change that occur within one or more group when people from different culture come in contact with one another
what is ethnocentrism
it is a view that ones own way of doing things is the best while other ways are un- natural & inferior.
what are the values related to culturally competent care
respect, valuing difference, inclusivity, equity and commitment
what is cultural competence
it is the ability of nurses to self reflect on their own cultural values and how these impact the way nursing car is provided
what is cultural safety
it helps to highlight power imbalances in health care relationships which results in an environment free of discrimination and racism and allow people to feel safe when receiving health care
what is cultural humility
it is the process of self reflection to raise awareness of personal and systemic biases
what are the components of providing culturally competent care
communication
use of interpreters
personal space
time orientation
family roles
what are the characteristics of good spiritual inclusion into care
being present, compassion, being connected, having hope, being kind and listening, having meaning and openness and using silence
