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[The family, a forgotten patient]
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Including families in patient care plans improves health outcomes. Nurses can better address all factors affecting patient treatment and prognosis by involving the family unit.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Family Care
- Patient Outcomes
Context:
- Healthcare professionals' perspectives on patient care.
- Building upon the foundational work of D. Orem.
- The significance of family involvement in healthcare.
Purpose:
- To highlight the necessity of integrating family members into the care of an ill individual.
- To provide a healthcare worker's viewpoint on family-centered nursing.
- To emphasize the role of family in patient treatment and prognosis.
Summary:
- This work presents ideas on incorporating family into the care of an ill member, from a healthcare worker's perspective.
- By including the family in nursing care plans, nurses can holistically address patient needs.
- This approach allows for a comprehensive focus on all aspects influencing a patient's treatment and prognosis.
Impact:
- Enhances the effectiveness of nursing care plans.
- Improves patient treatment and overall prognosis.
- Promotes a more holistic and family-integrated approach to healthcare.