UTA NURS3352 2021 April Module 1 Discussion Latest

NURS3352 Legacy of the Family

Module 1 Discussion

Why Study Families?

Rowe (2018, chapter 3, page 54) states, "If there is one 'mantra' about family life in the last half century, it is that the family has undergone tremendous change. "

 Family nursing comprises a philosophy and a way of interacting with clients that affects how nurses collect information, intervene with patients, advocate for patients, and approach spiritual care with families.

 This philosophy and practice incorporates the following assumptions:

Health affects all members of families

Health and illness are family events

Families influence the process and outcome of health care

All health care practices, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and decisions are made within the context of larger family and societal systems