Patterns of Health Perceptions
Health Family
Marjorie Gordon (1985) went on to introduce the idea of functional health patterns in order to create a good nursing data base. Utilizing this approach, nurses are able to create an organized approach for attaining the relevant information from patients. This data therefore assists them in getting a good idea about the human and health functions of that family. In doing so, making a diagnosis becomes an easier process. The findings attained from the family I interviewed will be discussed below.
The health perception and management findings were that most of the family members were not satisfied with their general health. The major problems in the family were regarding hypertension and heart diseases in the family. The family as a whole stated that they did not find it easy to act according to the suggestions of the doctor. The elders of the family were recommended to stay on a strict low salt diet. The interesting finding was that the family was well aware about what they had to do but just lacked the motivated to do so. As for the metabolic and nutritional category, there was report of taking adequate diet along with the use of vitamins and supplements. Furthermore, there were the regular indigestion and acidity problems on and off. As for elimination, the bowel movements and urine output was normal and there were no problems as such.
As for activity and exercise, the family's activity level, exercise program and leisure activities were not adequate. They were not carried out on a regular basis mainly due to lack of free time and motivation. The entire family barely had any time to spend with each other and that indicated a very high stress level in all the members of the family. The sleep and rest pattern was normal and everyone took sufficient rest to carry out their daily chores. However, most of the family did have sleep onset problems. There was also history of on and off use of sleep aid especially after a tiring day. Regardless, the family did have a set schedule and they tried to stay on that schedule every day.
As for the cognitive and perceptual details, the family did have good ability to understand and follow...
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