family system model theory
- families strive for harmony and balance (homeostasis)
- families maintain continuity (morphostasis)
- families change over time after facing challenges (morphogenesis)
how do nurses play a part in family systems model
- they understand the family dynamics and help support the patient accordingly
what are the 5 conflict management styles
- competing
- collaborating
- compromising
- accommodating
- avoiding
what is avoidance in relation to conflict
- common response to conflict
- nurses using avoidance distances themselves from the patient and provide less support
- “I lose, you lose” situation
what is accommodation in relation to conflict
- another common response
- nurses give up their own needs to solve conflict
- response is cooperative but nonassertive
nurse will accommodate to the other person - “I lose, you win” situation
what is competition in relation to conflict
- one person tries to dominate and control the situation
- aggression and lack of compromise
- putting your own goals and needs first at the expense of the other person
- “I win now but then lose and you lose” situation
what is compromise in relation to conflict
- nurses still commonly use
- each party gives a little and gains a little
- “I lose, you lose”
what is collaboration in relation to conflict
- solution oriented response where both parties work together to solve the issue
- involves directly confronting the issue and using open communication
- nurses must find a mutual solution
what is holism
a way of viewing people as a whole (mind, body, and spirit)
holistic health care
means you must care for a patient and their families physically, socially, emotionally, economically, and spiritually
the nurse should also keep this in mind when creating a care plan
what aspects are in a medicine wheel
physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional
what is the eastern direction for healing
spiritual healing like praying, traditions, and rituals
what is the southern direction for healing
emotional healing like talking, crying or laughing about the issues
what is the western direction for healing
“FWAM”
is the balance between 4 elements
- water (hydration)
- air (breathing)
- food (diet)
- movement (exercise)
ex:
- meditation
- herbal teas
- mulberries
what is the northern direction for healing
mental healing by wisdom from life experiences, meaning in the environment around you, and reflect on past traumas
what are the 5 ways we take in information
- look
- smell
- hear
- touch
- taste
what is the definition of conflict
- a disagreement arising from differences in attitudes, values, or needs this blocks one person in the disagreement to achieve their goals
- conflict isn’t always bad because it can lead to growth in a relationship
what conflict management style is a “I lose, you lose” style and leads to future issues and damages the nurse-client relationship
avoidance
what conflict management style is a “I lose, you win” situation
accommodation
what conflict management style is a “I win now but then lose and you lose”
competition
what conflict management style is a “I lose, you lose” situation this style is effective if both parties hold equal power (give a lil gain a lil)
compromise
what conflict management style is a “I win, you win” situation
collaboration
what conflict management style is to be the most effective style for genuine resolution
collaboration
definition of assertive behavior
- assertive behavior is setting goals, acting on them in a clear, confident, and respectful manner
- contains “I” statements to take responsibility
- act without anger or frustration
- stands up for others and themselves
