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, Family Unit Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of the:
The two purposes of the family are: 1. Meeting the needs of society
2. Meeting the needs of the individuals in the family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: Effective skills for negotiating problems
(Beaver and Hampton) Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and decisions
Respect the feelings of others
Encourage others to be independent
Hold others personally accountable for their actions
Display warmth and closeness toward each other
Stage 1 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction Family Efforts at Health Promotion-Many lifestyles that affect health are learned in
the family. Tobacco use is an example of this. Health promotion, prevention, and
risk reduction are impacted by families.
Three causal relationships that can alter family health marriage
status include parenthood
social support systems
Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction Family Appraisal of Symptoms-This stage begins when a family member has
symptoms
Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction Care Seeking-A decision is made to seek medical care. Family members are
consulted as needed for advice and recommendations, which may include on home
remedies and self-medication
Stage 4 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction Referral and Obtaining Care-Contact with a health care provider is initiated. This
can be based upon the severity of the patient's condition, family's culture, health
beliefs, availability, and accessibility.
Stage 5 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction Acute Response to Illness by Client and Family-The patient takes on the "sick role"
and adaptation in this role begins with the patient and family.
Stage 6 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction adaptation to Illness and Recovery- Support of the patient by the family unit begins
for convalescing and rehabilitating. Coping and adaptation about the illness begins
at this stage.
Family as Context The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the primary
resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary
for assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members The family is a sum of all family members. Family healthcare is operational when all
members of the family receive care.
Family Subsystems as Client The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or triad and be comprised of a
married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for example. They are the
recipients of care.
Family as Client The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family, subsystems, and
relationships with external sources are the focus.