Family Assessment: Functional Health Patterns Pamela Obiadi Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V-O507 May 10, 2015 Family Assessment: Functional Health Patterns The selected family is the Nguyen family, who are originally from Vietnam. They came to America in 1993; and have lived in the U.S. for over 20 years. Their family consists of father, mother, two boys and two girls. Given that this family has been in the U.S. for a long time, it is interesting to evaluate their health patterns from
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Family Health Assessment Nurses could view family as a client, as one unit with multiple individuals in different stages of transition including adults, adolescents, and small children. “A family is a set of interacting individuals related by marriage, blood, and adoption or by cohabitation interdependently perform relevant functions to fulfill expected role” (Edelman & Mandle2010). System theory helps nurses to view clients as participating members of a family. Developmental theory helps
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styles to meet the needs of the candidates as different styles suit some better than others and be prepared to adapt. * Management of the process be prepared to adapt training to fit the needs of the delegates, confirm knowledge throughout with assessments. * Tutor support throughout the course; be prepared to give help and guidance to the individuals. Question and answer sessions, what maybe obvious to one Candidate may be confusing to another. * Assess the outcome of the course and reflect
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the leading cause of injury and death by injury in adults over the age of 65 years (Lee, 2013, p.37). Falls can have devastating results in the geriatric population. Fear of falling is a defined geriatric syndrome that may contribute to further functional decline in an already frail patient. When people experience something unpleasant, their natural response is an aversion to that experience. People may begin to limit their activities after a fall or as they become weaker and less agile with increasing
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International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy Volume 2, No. 1, 2006 Trichotillomania: Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Interventions Brandy L. Kell & Victoria E. Kress Abstract This article examines the behavioral treatment of Trichotillomania. A brief overview of the diagnosis and assessment of Trichotillomania is provided. Guidelines for a structured clinical evaluation when working with people diagnosed with Trichotillomania are supplied. The most effective behavioral interventions
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Family Health Evaluation A Family Health Evaluation utilizing Marjory Gordon’s Eleven Functional Health Patterns Grand Canyon University May 18, 2014 Family Health Evaluation In 1987, Marjorie Gordon developed a list of Functional Health Patterns that could be used as a guide to assess a family’s health patterns, which could be developed into a data base for that particular family. This data base was projected to help in setting goals for the future health of the family. This paper
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Gordon’s functional health patterns form the standardized format for family assessment using a systems approach with emphasis on developmental stages and risk factors (Edelman, Kudzma, & Mandle, 2014). In this family interview, I completed nursing assessment by using values/ health perception, nutrition, sleep/rest, elimination, activity/exercise, cognitive, sensory-perception, self-perception, role relationship, sexuality, coping patterns to assess the Sobolew’s family. Health perception and values
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detailed functional specifications through JAD sessions, interviews, observation, and on site meetings with SME, business users & development teams. * Adept at writing business requirement documents (BRD), functional requirement documents (FRD), system requirement specifications (SRS), system design specifications (SDS) and other project related documents. * Expertise in conducting gap analysis, SWOT analysis, risk analysis, root-cause analysis and change management assessment. *
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Family Health Assessment: Mohr Family Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Family Centered Health Promotion February 28, 2016 Family Health Assessment: Mohr Family The Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment is a very useful tool in assessing and evaluating a family’s established health patterns. This enables the health care provider an inside look at the overall health of the family and assist them in setting goals for better health outcomes for the entire family. The Mohr family consists
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“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” -Goeth Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing is needed for an effective, safe and efficient health care. The evidence-based practice can be initiated by realigning education and curriculum, also doing research in the new fields, as well as theory and model development. For better patient care newly acquired knowledge must be changed to useful forms and it should be implemented
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