Family management style: concept analysis and development

Area of Science:

• Nursing Theory
• Family Health
• Childhood Disability

Background:

• Nursing theory development emphasizes concept analysis for advancing knowledge.
• Family management styles (FMS) require clear conceptualization, especially in pediatric chronic illness.
• Existing FMS conceptualizations lack clarity in the context of families with chronically ill or disabled children.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the concept of family management styles (FMS).
• To reconceptualize FMS within the context of families experiencing childhood chronic illness or disability.
• To establish a foundation for developing effective interventions for these families.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Sartori's framework for concept analysis.
• Reviewed existing literature on family management styles.
• Developed a model for reconceptualizing FMS.

Main Results:

• Identified key attributes and dimensions of FMS in families with chronically ill children.
• Proposed a refined conceptual model for FMS.
• Highlighted the importance of a systematic approach to understanding family responses.

Conclusions:

• A clear conceptualization of FMS is crucial for families with chronically ill children.
• This analysis provides a foundation for developing targeted and sensitive interventions.
• Promoting the growth of individual family members and the family unit is a key outcome.