Family Nursing Theory And CFAM Flashcards
How do you define family?
A group of people who love each other, support each other and commit to each other long term. It is a group of people that one defines as family.
What do families include?
1) Biological entities
2) Legal entities
3) Social Networks
4) Relations through birth, marriage or adoption
5) Extended family
6) Pets
What are the different types of families?
- Traditional nuclear family
- Extended family
- Step family
- Blended family
- Lone parent family
- Foster family
- Same sex family
What is the implication of lone parent families?
There are no support groups because fewer people live in communities with extended family. Some seniors live in communities away from family. Lone parent families are 1/4 of the population and this will continue to increase.
Stages of family life
- In between families: unattached young adults
- Joint through marriage
- With young children
- With adolescents
- Launching children and moving on
- Family later in life
What happens if people don’t have these family bonds?
Children grow up not knowing how to interact with others and without support. They may not know how to raise their own families.
Roles of the family
- Develope sense of identity
- Discipline
- Reliable
- Support
- Nutrition
- Protection and education
Why is learning about family important?
- Know the family history
- Increased understanding of the patient
- To learn about community
How does family influence health?
- Family is the primary social context.
- Families have different beliefs, values, practice and marital roles.
- Economics, position in society and geographic boundaries affect families.
Family as primary social context and care giver
Individuals affect family. Someone struggling mentally, physically or emotionally will have an impact.
Family beliefs, values, practice and marital roles
Parents set examples for kids. Sedentary families are generational. They can project self-esteem and enrol in activities. They give encouragement and discouragement.
What do you do if the family insists on traditional treatment?
Be subtle when talking about treatment. Provide alternatives. Ask what else there is. Ask about root of belief. See how to get around obstacle. Be open and see if the traditional way works.
Economics, position in society, and geographic boundaries
- underserved communities
- no access to healthcare
- living away from family
- no money for food or activities
- access to recreational activities
- fewer resources available in remote areas
- some expect more from the system
Assumptions for assessing families
Everyone comes from a type of family. Individuals are understood in this context. What happens to one person affects everyone.
Goal of family assessment
To help achieve and maintain optimal health and to focus on the future of healthcare.
