efer back to the interview and evaluation you conducted in the Topic 2 Family Health Assessment assignment. Identify the social determinates of health (SDOH) contributing to the family’s health status. In a 750-1,000-word paper, create a plan of action to incorporate health promotion strategies for this family. Include the following:
Describe the SDOH that affect the family health status. What is the impact of these SDOH on the family? Discuss why these factors are prevalent for this family.
Based on the information gathered through the family health assessment, recommend age-appropriate screenings for each family member. Provide support and rationale for your suggestions.
Choose a health model to assist in creating a plan of action. Describe the model selected. Discuss the reasons why this health model is the best choice for this family. Provide rationale for your reasoning.
Using the model, outline the steps for a family-centered health promotion. Include strategies for communication.Running Head: Family Health Assessment
Family Health Assessment Part 1
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V
Anterpreet Kaur
March 1, 2020
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Part one
Interview Questionnaire
1. Values/Health Perceptions
2. What health perceptions does your family honor?
3. Tell me about challenging health problems.
4. What drug therapies affect the family?
5. Nutrition
6. What health nutrition practices do you follow daily?
7. How do you feel about using supplements to boost health?
8. What dietary activities do you practice?
3. Sleep/Rest
1. What are your preferable resting activities?
2. How many hours at least do you sleep?
3. To have a comfortable area for sleeping, what factors do you consider?
4. Elimination
1. Describe the frequency of your bowel movement?
2. Tell me how you determine that the urine coloration is healthy or poses a concern?
3. What steps do you take to improve elimination when constipated?
5. Activity/Exercise
1. What physical activities do you prefer?
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2. How often do you perform physical exercises?
3. How do you gauge your physical fitness?
6. Cognitive
1. What factors do you consider when making decisions?
2. How does the family retain medical information?
3. How do you improve the health of your memory?
7. Sensory-Perception
1. What approaches do you used to improve your vision?
2. Tell me about any sensory challenges you have experienced
3. What measures do you take on the encounter of sensory challenges?
8. Self-Perception
1. How do you handle problems with low self-image?
2. How do you define being healthy?
3. What do you handle your emotions?
4. Role Relationship
5. What responsibilities does each member play?
6. What approaches do you used to build strong relationships?
7. What are the disciplinary measures that you apply to?
10. Sexuality
1. What method of fertility control do you implement?
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2. How did you establish the method is appropriate?
3. How do you educate your children about sex?
11. Coping
1. What are your coping mechanisms when stressed?
2. Who do you consider to be your support system?
3. How do you inform the members when a tragic event occurs?
Part two
Analysis of the Findings
Introduction
Family health assessments are essential, for they unveil crucial details regarding functional
health patterns among the members. The findings allow the assessor to determine strengths and
health barriers that pose a threat to the overall well-being of the individuals. Karaca (2016) holds
that the functional health patterns by Marjory Gordon provide a resourceful framework for
establishing the strengths and health challenges. In my research, the responses from an interview
with a close friend’s family will help me understand the health patterns and problems in the
family.
The Family Structure
In my established family, I interviewed Smith’s family. Martin Smith is 59 years old, his wife,
Mary, is 55 years, and they have two children, Anna, 20, and Mitch of 13 years. The names I
have presented are fictitious for confidentiality purposes. The father is an IT analyst, and the
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wife is an independent nurse practitioner. Anna is in college pursuing media relations, and their
son is in middle school. The members view the father as the stronghold of the unit. Although
Martin plays a massive role in financing the family’s needs, his wife is supportive. Smith’s family
is African American in the middle class. They hold firmly to their Lutheranism belief in
conveying love and care to community members by engaging in initiatives like feeding the poor.
They live in a mortgage three-bedroom bungalow located in a serene neighborhood in the
vicinity of their children’s educational institutions.
Family Health and Health Behaviors
From my findings, I discovered that family members love swimming. Their home has a pool, and
this enables them to enjoy their hobby. Further, they have sectioned part of their garage into a
small fitness area, which has a treadmill, pull up bars, yoga mats, jump ropes, various weights,
and a stereo system. Based on the nursing background of Mary, the members prefer taking
homemade food, which is healthy and affordable. She makes sure that the meals are nutritionally
balanced. There are no health-risks in the family regarding alcoholism.
Nevertheless, the mother recently diagnosed with headache disorder and musculoskeletal health
problems due to work-related stress and tedious roles like lifting patients. Their son also revealed
having a bullying encounter at school, and this affected his emotional well-being. Due to the
torment, he became a victim of drug abuse. The family has, however, taken steps in Mitch’s
recovery process. Health professionals have also intervened in providing medication and
counseling to help the members.
Health patterns strengths and health problems or barriers to health
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Further, through the findings, it is evident that a substantial advantage in this family is their
emphasis on staying fit by religiously sticking to engaging in physical exercises. This may be a
hobby; however, swimming and aerobics help in improving the overall well-being (Bronikowski
et al., 2016). Additionally, their healthy eating pattern through homemade food that follows the
nutritional recommendations is significant health pattern strength. With the nursing skills that the
mother has, she strives to have a healthy family in the meals she prepares. However, the health
challenges that their mother has is a problem that prevents her from doing strenuous jobs. Mary’s
health problem affects the family, and this triggers stress for all the members. Therefore, stress
harms the emotional health of each of the family members. Moreover, the drug abuse situation
with Mitch has destabilized his health, thus affecting his social well-being, emotional, and
physical outlook. Generally, the three health problems are a challenge to the family.
Application of Family Systems Theory
To solicit changes in Smith’s family, the application of the family systems theoretical framework
would influence positive changes. As such, the theory suggests that the interactional patterns in a
family and the functions members play helps in determining behavioral issues, whether
problematic or not (Johnson, & Ray, 2016). With that in mind, a logical solution to lowering the
musculoskeletal disorder and headaches in Mary would be by relieving some home duties to the
children. This would increase her relaxing time and also help the children bond more when
helping out. Also, the creation of more family-time would enhance the emotional bonding where
they all get to talk about their challenges, thus reducing stress-related issues.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding the health behaviors in families is crucial, for it creates ground for
establishing factors that contribute to affecting the individual’s well-being. As seen in Smith’s
family, physical fitness, eating balanced diets, and the connectedness enhances their wellness.
Despite there being a few factors like stress and strenuous jobs that act as barriers to healthiness,
the family’s strengths are substantial.
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References:
Bronikowski, M., Bronikowska, M., Pluta, B., Maciaszek, J., Tomczak, M., & Glapa, A. (2016).
Positive impact on physical activity and health behavior changes of a 15-week family-focused
intervention program: “Juniors for Seniors.” BioMed research international, 2016. Johnson, B.
E., & Ray, W. A. (2016). Family systems theory. Encyclopedia of family studies, 1-5.
Karaca, T. (2016). Functional Health Patterns Model–A Case Study. Case Studies Journal ISSN
(2305-509X) Volume, 5.
Course Code
NRS-429VN
Class Code
NRS-429VN-O500
Criteria
Content
Percentage
80.0%
SDOH Affecting Family and Family Health Status
20.0%
Age-Appropriate Screening Recommendations
20.0%
Assessment of Health Model
20.0%
Application of Health Model
20.0%
Organization and Effectiveness
15.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose
5.0%
Argument Logic and Construction
5.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
5.0%
Format
5.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the
major and assignment)
2.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
3.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Family Assessment Part II
Unsatisfactory (0.00%)
SDOH affecting family health status, and the direct impact to
the family, are not presented.
Age-appropriate screenings are not presented.
A health model to assist in the creation of a plan of action is
not presented. The model chosen is not a health model.
Family-centered health promotion using selected health
model is omitted.
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.
Sources are not documented.
Total Points
150.0
Less than Satisfactory (75.00%)
SDOH affecting family health status are partially presented.
SDOH listed are not relevant to the family. The direct impact
to the family, and why the factors are prevalent to the family,
are unclear. There are inaccuracies.
Screenings are presented for some family members. The
screenings are not age appropriate. Screenings are not
relevant to the information gathered through family health
assessment.
A health model is selected to assist in creating a plan of
action. The description of the model is incomplete. It is
unclear why the chosen model is best for this family.
Steps for a family-centered health promotion are partially
presented. The health promotion is not based on the health
model. Significant aspects are missing. There are major
inaccuracies.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence
structure, or word choice are present.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
Satisfactory (79.00%)
Key SDOH affecting family health status are summarized. The
SDOH identified are relevant to the family. The direct impact
to the family, and why the factors are prevalent to the family,
are generally discussed. More support or rationale is needed
in some areas.
Screenings are presented for each family member. Screenings
are generally age appropriate, but entirely not relevant based
on the information gathered through family health
assessment. More rationale and support is required.
A health model is selected and described. A summary of how
the model will assist in creating a plan of action is presented.
A general overview for why it is best for this family is
provided. More rationale and support is required.
The health model is used to create a general family-centered
health promotion. The steps to achieve the desired outcome
require more detail to illustrate a clear plan of action. A
general plan for communication with the family is presented.
More rationale and support is required.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are
not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence
structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Good (89.00%)
The overall SDOH affecting family health status are accurately
identified and described. The SDOH identified are relevant to
the family. The direct impact to the family, and why the
factors are prevalent to the family, are discussed.
Screenings presented for each family member are age
appropriate. Screenings are relevant and based on the
information gathered through family health assessment.
Some minor rationale or support is needed.
A health model is selected and described. A discussion of how
the model will assist in creating a plan of action is presented.
Reasons for why it is best for this family are provided. Some
rationale or support is needed.
The health model is used to create a relevant family-centered
health promotion. The steps to achieve the desired outcome
are illustrated. Strategies for communication with the family
are presented.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective
figures of speech are used.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
Excellent (100.00%)
Comments
The SDOH directly affecting family health status are relevant,
accurately identified and thoroughly described. The direct
impact to the family, and why the factors are prevalent to the
family, are discussed in detail. The discussion is well
supported and illustrates insight into SDOH and their effect
on family health status.
Screenings presented for each family member are age
appropriate and highly relevant. Screenings correlate to the
information gathered through family health assessment.
Strong rationale and support is presented.
A health model is selected and thoroughly described. A
detailed discussion of how the model will assist in creating a
plan of action is presented. Reasons for why it is best for this
family are clearly outlined. Strong rationale and support are
provided to support reasoning.
The health model is used to create a relevant and viable
family-centered health promotion. The steps to achieve the
desired outcome are described in detail. Appropriate
strategies for communication with the family are clearly
presented. The health promotion is well-designed and
demonstrates an ability to assimilate findings and
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper
clear.
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive
claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
All format elements are correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
Points Earned
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