Care of the Patient in Context of Family In health care, the care of the patient revolves around caring for the patient and their illness or condition. It is important, however, to view the patient in the context of the family. The patient in the context of family refers to the family system within which the primary focus is on the health and development of an individual member existing within a specific environment (POTTS). This form of care emphasizes the individual within the family setting they belong to and integrates the family into the plan of care. This context is of particular importance to the patient, the family, and is also valued in nursing. It can also provide particular benefits in evidence-based practice as well as in patient
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One reason that this approach is beneficial is that it helps with the decision-making process. This process creates a partnership between the family and the health care provider to help make decisions go smoother and creates a shared responsibility for the decision making (Kuo et al., 2012). Family-centered care is of particular benefit in pediatric clients because families are most involved with their children’s care. The child cannot necessarily comprehend what is best for them and, if given the option, may not undergo the necessary treatment due to fears of being hurt. In addition, this form of care considers the needs of all family members, not simply just the child. Without the use of family-centered care, many families have reported unmet needs regarding information and physician collaboration (Kuo et al., 2012). By working together and creating a more family-centered care environment, the families can feel more involved and satisfied with the care their child receives. Needs are more easily met by nurses and practitioners when all members of the team collaborate and work towards the same …show more content…
Evidence based practice refers to using evidence that has repeatedly proven to be successful in the care of patients. When relating this to family-centered care, the two may not always agree. The physician may want to follow what they have found to work best while the family may want to try an alternative method of treatment (Siminoff, 2013). Evidence based practice is somewhat limited, in that it focuses more so on the medical treatment of the disease or condition and not specifically from the patient’s perspective regarding treatment. When the physician and the patient have different expectations about the diagnosis and/or treatment of an illness, conflict may result. The physician may attempt to practice based on their evidence while the patient has their own belief and needs regarding care. This may create undue stress and tension between the physician and their patient, which could possibly result in the patient not following prescribed treatment measures. Evidence based practice and family-centered care can by integrated by considering and incorporating patient perceptions into the treatment trials (Siminoff, 2013). The patient preference treatment trials do not necessarily have to replace randomized trials, but instead, they can complement them and create a better understanding of patient choices in relation to outcomes. Therefore, the involvement of the patient and their family
One reason that this approach is beneficial is that it helps with the decision-making process. This process creates a partnership between the family and the health care provider to help make decisions go smoother and creates a shared responsibility for the decision making (Kuo et al., 2012). Family-centered care is of particular benefit in pediatric clients because families are most involved with their children’s care. The child cannot necessarily comprehend what is best for them and, if given the option, may not undergo the necessary treatment due to fears of being hurt. In addition, this form of care considers the needs of all family members, not simply just the child. Without the use of family-centered care, many families have reported unmet needs regarding information and physician collaboration (Kuo et al., 2012). By working together and creating a more family-centered care environment, the families can feel more involved and satisfied with the care their child receives. Needs are more easily met by nurses and practitioners when all members of the team collaborate and work towards the same …show more content…
Evidence based practice refers to using evidence that has repeatedly proven to be successful in the care of patients. When relating this to family-centered care, the two may not always agree. The physician may want to follow what they have found to work best while the family may want to try an alternative method of treatment (Siminoff, 2013). Evidence based practice is somewhat limited, in that it focuses more so on the medical treatment of the disease or condition and not specifically from the patient’s perspective regarding treatment. When the physician and the patient have different expectations about the diagnosis and/or treatment of an illness, conflict may result. The physician may attempt to practice based on their evidence while the patient has their own belief and needs regarding care. This may create undue stress and tension between the physician and their patient, which could possibly result in the patient not following prescribed treatment measures. Evidence based practice and family-centered care can by integrated by considering and incorporating patient perceptions into the treatment trials (Siminoff, 2013). The patient preference treatment trials do not necessarily have to replace randomized trials, but instead, they can complement them and create a better understanding of patient choices in relation to outcomes. Therefore, the involvement of the patient and their family