The purpose of this paper is for the nurse to complete a health assessment of a family by using Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns and the system’s approach. By using open ended questions for the 11 principals, the nurse can predict potential problems in the health perception, nutrition, elimination, activity-exercise, cognitive perception, rest-sleep, self perception/concept, role relationship, sexuality, coping, values and beliefs by evaluating the risk taking and behavioral patterns within the family. A nursing diagnosis and care plan can then be developed by using the data collected during the interview. The nurse can then provide health care interventions which will assist the family in obtaining optimal health (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). The family interviewed consists of five family members.
The safety of our patients is our number one priority when giving medical care. However, the core concept of theory help us guide our knowledge which adapt and applied to clinical setting. Theory is a fundamental factor of nursing practice, education, research and outcomes. Core concept that Is Common These theories develop by many theorist that serve as guide in nursing. The core concept of nursing is the diversity in healthcare settings dealt with the disparity between theorist of Florence Nothingale and Jean Watson.
The following essay aims to identify how reflection in action and on action may impact on the provision of services by District Nurses. The author felt it important to define the two concepts, in order to understand their relevance to practice. It was found by Schon (1983) that reflection- in-action, was a nurses’ ability to understand how an individual was responding to a nursing intervention at the present time; in contrast to reflection-on-action which was thinking through a situation after it had occurred. From this understanding the author established through in depth reading that reflection has been a topic of discussion within nursing, health and social care professions for years (Kinsella, 2009). The theory of reflection has made the author identify the epistemology of reflection in and on action and the effect this can have on her professional growth.
Running head: Family Health Assessment Family Health Assessment Grand Canyon University: Family Center Health Promotion NRS-429V August 8th, 2012 Family Health Assessment Everyday changes in healthcare make family assessment more important as ever as a tool for health care providers seeking to assist the family move themselves toward higher levels of wellness. A family system is a group of individuals and the pattern of relationships between them (Servonsky & Gibbons, 2005). The family defines its views of health, makes decisions regarding health practices, and is the most frequent provider of health care to family members. In 1987, Marjory Gordon challenged professional nurses to adopt a standard nursing framework to guide data collection in the assessment phase of the nursing process (Nettle, et al, 1993). Gordon delineated a typology of 11 health patterns as a universal framework for nurses.
This theory has been used to help the new generation of nurses to view the human being as a whole with a connection between body, mind, spirit and the environment, understand transpersonal relationship, and create caring moments in nursing practice to improve patient care to obtain positive outcomes. Watson’s theory focus in caring as it must to remain constant. The words “human care” in Watson original book, was later changed to “human caring” or “caring” to describe transpersonal interaction, caring moments, and carative factors, elements of Watson’s theory (Watson, 2012). Watson describes caring as an intentional act from the nurses. In her theory, Watson emphasis that the nurse has
Today, considerable focus in nursing science has been on integration of knowledge into practice, largely with increased attention to evidence based practice and translation research (McEwen & Willis, 2014). There are different types of nursing theories and these theories are developed for the purpose of explaining and describing nursing care. Examples include; Environment theory, Interpersonal theory, Adaptation theory, Goal Attainment theory, etc. I have chosen to focus on Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory for the purpose of this paper in which I will analyze the importance of nursing theory and highlight the key ideas of the self-care theory. Importance of Nursing Theory Nursing theory provides the foundation for nursing research which develops nursing practice.
Importance of Theory in the Nursing Profession The importance of nursing theory to nursing as a profession is of immeasurable magnitude. McCurry, Revell, & Roy (2010) clearly note that the nursing profession has an obligation to contribute to the well being of society by utilizing evidence-based practice. They continue to note that nursing knowledge is built on theories that answer the problem questions of science. Once a theory is validated by research it is articulated into nursing practice. These actions; theory, research, and evidence-based care will shape nursing’s values and goals to improve the quality of care and health of individuals, families, and society.
“BFT is aimed at systematically teaching family members information about dual disorders and their treatment, and helping them develop more effective communication and problem-solving skills” (Mueser et.al., 2003, p. 205). BFT is important because between 25% and 50% of clients with dual disorders live with family member, and many of the family members don’t have extensive knowledge on their relative’s dual disorder (Mueser et.al., 2003). BFT therapy lasts between 1-2 years and can be divided into 6 phases of connecting with the family, assessment, psychoeducation, communication skills training, problem-solving training, and termination. BFT phases also coincide with the client stages of substance abuse treatment of engagement, persuasion, active treatment and relapse prevention (Mueser et.al.,
Family Assessment Assignment Abstract This is an assessment report of psychosocial, emotional, and physical needs of a selected family. A nurse must assess a family in order to establish their healthcare needs as an initial step in counseling. In this report, structural-functional framework was used to assess the family’s needs. The assessment process entailed meeting with an unknown family conveniently and setting approximately two hours for an interview. The interview of the family entailed a reciprocated discussion and note taking that did not interfere with the process.
Interpersonal Relations Theory and Application in Student Practice Laura Cerkowniak University of Saskatchewan October 24th, 2012 Tracie Risling Nursing theories occupy an essential role in the profession of nursing and help to develop certain core frameworks that can be applied in daily practice. This correspondence to each other contributes to connecting nursing theories with nursing practice (Cheryl, 1993). A large contributor to the field of nursing theories is Hildegard E. Peplau. Peplau developed a way of thinking about nursing care that guided nurses toward preventing illness and promoting health. (Perry & Potter, 2010).