FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES SHYCIL MATHEW Objectives At end

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES SHYCIL MATHEW

Objectives At end of the class students will be able to; define family health describe the aims and objectives explain the principles of family health services discuss the phases of family health nursing process role of community health nurse in family healyh services.

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES Introduction FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES Central point of health services Important component of health for all Area of family health services is vast Goal of individual, community national health can be achieved through family health services

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES Family health can be defined as continuing ability to meet defined functions in interaction with other social, political, economical & health system

Concepts Physical health Mental health Social health Emotional health Spiritual health

Definition Acc WHO; Health status of the members of the family problems affecting to their health and the totality of health care provided to them.

DETERMINANTS OF FAMILY HEALTH: It is determined by interaction of factors. These are : external & internal factors. External factors: climate , water supply, air , biological environment, physical environment ( construction of houses )

DETERMINANTS OF FAMILY HEALTH: Internal environment of family include: size, structure, type, members, relationship, biological characteristics , cultural pattern & values etc. Important to assess health illness factors

OBJECTIVES OF FAMILY HEALTH CARE Identify & appraises health problems of family. Ensure family’s understanding & acceptance of problem. Provide nursing services according to health needs of family. .

Conti… Help to develop competence in members to take care of their family Promote utilization of available resources to maintain all aspects of health of family. Provide health education

AIMS OF FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES Reducing maternal mortality , morbidity & infant mortality rate. Spacing birth of children. Solve problem of malnutrition in family. Health education.

PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES: Establish good professional relationship with family. Gather relevant information Problem identification & priority. Need based support & services to family.

PRINCIPLES Problem discussion with family & possible solution Encourage family to be self sufficient to fulfill their needs. Health services should be irrespective of sex, age, income, religion. Participation of family members. Health education

Family as unit of health care services: Health of individual depends on health of family. Interdependence & interpersonal relationship create awareness about health among family member. Family size , structure, income, education, environment affect health standard of family. In health care needs family plays important role. Illness of one family member affect total health care of family.

Family as unit of health care services: Biological unit Social unit Fundamental unit Epidemiological Cultural Economical

Family health nursing process It is logical sequence of data collection to family health care. Applies to solve family health problems.

phases Consist of 5 phases: Assessment : observation. Nursing history consultation review of literature, interview , clinical records, physical & psychosocial history. Planning Implementation Evaluation

QUALITIES OF FAMILY HEALTH NURSE Family centered approach Holistic approach ( wellness ) Non judgmental during approach Accepting different values & beliefs. Self awareness Able to work in adverse condition

QUALITIES OF FAMILY HEALTH NURSE Flexible. Sensitive towards time & efforts. Skill Independent Able to cope & manage stress. Able to handle situation. Able to terminate relationship with family.

Role of a community health nurse. 1. direct care provider 2. collaborator 3. manager 4. advocate 5. advicer 6. educator 7. consultatant

Conclusion Family Health Services provides highquality, culturally sensitive primary medical and dental care, behavioral health, and social services that are affordable and accessible to the family members.

Recapitulation Define family health Narrate the Aims and objectives List down the principles Explain family as a basic unit of health services Phases of family health nursing process

Evaluation Define family health ? Explain the principles?