Family Centered Nursing Study Guide

Study Guide: Chapter 1 – Family-Centered Nursing Care Definition of Family-Centered Care - Family is defined by the individual. - Family-centered care treats the family as the constant in a child's life. - Emphasizes partnerships between families, nurses, and providers. Core Principles (QPCC) Q – Quality partnerships with family P – Promote respect for culture and values C – Consider developmental needs C – Collaborate across care settings Characteristics of Healthy Families - Effective communication - Clear roles and support - Trust and respect - Play, humor, flexibility - Seeking help when needed Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Categories: 1. Neighborhood & Built Environment 2. Social & Community Context 3. Economic Stability 4. Health Care Access & Quality 5. Education Access & Quality Examples: Crime, pollution, income, insurance, education level Family Theories - Family Systems: Change in one member affects all. - Family Stress: Families adapt to stress. - Developmental: Families move through predictable stages (Duvall's Theory). Family Structures - Traditional Nuclear, Nuclear, Single-Parent, Blended, Extended - Foster, Binuclear, Communal, LGBTQIA, Polygamous Parenting Styles - Authoritarian: Strict, no explanation - Permissive: Few/no rules - Authoritative: Explains rules, balanced - Uninvolved: Disengaged Promoting Positive Behavior in Children - Set clear, age-appropriate limits - Validate feelings - Reinforce good behavior - Model desired actions - Discipline behavior, not the child Family Assessment - History, Structure, Developmental Tasks - Characteristics, Stressors, Environment, Support System Quick Memory Triggers - QPCC = Core principles of care - NEHEE = 5 SDOH categories - Authoritative = Best parenting style - Family Systems = Domino effect - Developmental Theory = Duvall’s stages