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The FAMTOOL family health assessment tool
1Lourdes Regional Rehabilitation Center, Camden, NJ, USA.
Summary
Researchers developed the Family Health Assessment Tool (FAMTOOL) for nurses. This validated instrument quickly assesses family health, aiding patient and family understanding of strengths in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Family Health
- Health Assessment
Background:
- Family health is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Nurses require effective tools for family health assessment.
- Existing tools may lack comprehensive family-centered approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate the Family Health Assessment Tool (FAMTOOL).
- To create a reliable instrument for assessing family health.
- To support nurses in evaluating family health systems.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis of family and health.
- Instrument design and validation.
- Preliminary testing with 80 adult participants.
Main Results:
- The FAMTOOL demonstrated strong internal consistency (coefficient = .90).
- High test-retest reliability was confirmed (stability coefficient = .96).
- The tool facilitates patient-family health assessment and identification of strengths.
Conclusions:
- The FAMTOOL is a validated, reliable instrument for family health assessment.
- It offers rehabilitation nurses a practical tool for diverse healthcare settings.
- Incorporating the FAMTOOL can enhance initial patient and family health evaluations.