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write a 750-1,000-word paper. Analyze your assessment findings. Submit your questionnaire as an appendix with your assignment.
Include the following in your paper:
- Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any relevant attributes defining the family composition, race/ethnicity, social class, spirituality, and environment.
- Summarize the overall health behaviors of the family. Describe the current health of the family.
- Based on your findings, describe at least two of the functional health pattern strengths noted in the findings. Discuss three areas in which health problems or barriers to health were identified.
- Describe how family systems theory can be applied to solicit changes in family members that, in turn, initiate positive changes to the overall family functions over time.
Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Family Health Assessment – Outline
Thesis statement: Conducting a family assessment through the use of interviews provides a
method of identifying barriers and strengths in the care process.
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Family structure
A. Hernandez family
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Health behaviors
A. Values and health perceptions deeply founded in religion
B. All family members have a role in promoting better nutrition
C. Sleep is essential in the development of better health outcomes
D. Some family members engage in physical activity
E. Cognitive perceptions among family members linked to religious practices
F. High levels of self-esteem among family members
G. Cordial family relationships
H. Sexuality issues not addressed by family members
I. Coping strategies provided by family members
III.
Functional health patterns
A. Good relationship between family members
B. Effective coping strategies
C. Failure to talk about sexual issues
D. Lifestyle disorders
E. Cultural beliefs on cognitive issues in religion
IV.
Family systems theory
FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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Family Health Assessment
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FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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Family Health Assessment
Introduction
Clinicians and healthcare professionals work tirelessly to take care of patients in an
environment that is considered complex, stressful and inefficient. However, the structure,
culture and incentives of the healthcare system are often poorly aligned to the needs of the
patient. Recognizing the imperative need to provide the required care to the patient within the
healthcare system requires the inclusion of patients and their family members (Moffat &
Mercer, 2015). When patients, families and caregivers are part of the treatment process, the
experience of care, economic outcomes and health are substantially improved. Conducting a
family assessment through the use of interviews provides a method of identifying barriers and
strengths in the care process.
Family Structure
The Hernandez family s an extended Hispanic family living together in a farm ranch.
The oldest member of the family is Juan Hernandez, who has three sons, Juan Junior, Albert
and Michael. All three sons are married to women of different ethni...
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