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Family Stress Theory: Nirmala Roberts Paediatric Nursing
Family Stress Theory: Nirmala Roberts Paediatric Nursing
Nirmala Roberts
Paediatric Nursing
Definitions
Stressors
In family crisis -
The pileup of family demands (stressors, strains, transitions)
is related to family adaptation, and this is a negative
relationship;
Family typologies based on specific strengths of the family
system (cohesion, adaptability, family hardiness, family time
and routines) are related to family adaptation, and this is a
positive relationship;
Family resources are related to family adaptation, and this is
a positive relationship;
The family's positive appraisal of the situation is related to
family adaptation, and this is a positive relationship; and
finally
The range and depth of the family's repertoire of coping and
problem-solving strategies when employed to manage a
crisis situation are related to the level of family adaptation,
and this is a positive relationship
Family Health defined..
Crisis intervention
FAMILY NURSING
INTERVENTIONS
Behaviour modification
Case management & coordination
Collaborative strategies
Contracting
Counseling
Empowering through active participation
Environmental modification
Family advocacy
Family crisis intervention
Networking (self-help groups, social support)
Providing information & technical expertise
Role modeling
Role supplementation
Teaching strategies – stress management, lifestyle modification,
anticipatory guidance