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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Health Assessment

Background:

  • Delivering appropriate nursing care hinges on accurate patient problem identification.
  • Palliative care presents unique challenges due to the complexity and wide range of patient issues.
  • Structured assessment frameworks are crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the Functional Health Patterns (FHP) framework to structure the assessment of a palliative care patient.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of FHP in identifying patient needs.
  • To evaluate the utility of FHP in developing nursing diagnoses within a case study.

Main Methods:

  • A single case study design was employed.
  • The Functional Health Patterns (FHP) assessment tool was utilized.
  • Data was verified and interpreted to derive nursing diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • The application of FHP provided a structured approach to identifying Maria's complex needs.
  • The assessment outcomes facilitated the development of specific nursing diagnoses.
  • Expert evaluation subjectively supported the practical application of FHP.

Conclusions:

  • Functional Health Patterns (FHP) offer a valuable framework for comprehensive patient assessment in palliative nursing.
  • This case study illustrates the practical benefits of using FHP for identifying and addressing complex patient needs.
  • The findings suggest FHP can enhance the accuracy of nursing diagnoses and inform care planning.