Introduction for Nursing Diagnosis: Willingness to Improve Family Processes
nursing diagnosis is a standardized system of defining and classifying health related conditions. It is used to identify health problems, corresponding interventions and desired outcomes. This specific Nursing Diagnosis focuses on “Willingness to Improve Family Processes” which is applicable to all ages & types of families.
Nursing Diagnosis Definition
Willingness To Improve Family Processes is defined as family members’ understanding of successful strategies and usage of them for improving their illness experience.
Defining Characteristics
Subjectives
- Expresses a strong commitment and emotional acceptance to change family process.
- Expresses interest in seeking assistance with family processes.
- Expresses acceptance of changes needed within the family system.
Objectives:
- Identifies symptomatic patterns and/or behaviors of family members.
- Uses communication to effectively collaborate with other family members.
- Consequently prepares means and actions for changing family dynamics.
- Unmet developmental needs: Failure in meeting an individual’s traditional and non-traditional developmental needs or experiences during familial or interpersonal interactions can lead to difficulty in effectively improving family process.
- Misunderstanding of family roles: Unclear expectations from each family member can lead to misunderstanding of boundaries and roles thereby impairing family process.
- Family secrets and secrets: Unacknowledged issues within the family like mental disorders and abuse can lead to disruption in family process.
Risk Population
Families who are exposed to hopelessness, helplessness, low socio-economic status, inadequate access to healthcare, intergenerational conflict, life threatening situations, etc. are vulnerable to have difficulty in improving family processes.
Associated Problems
- Family Dysfunction
- Chronic Illness
- Risk for Family Stress Syndrome
- Family Conflicts
- Ineffective Interventions
Suggestions for Use
This intervention can be used by families that need to focus on improving their interpersonal processes and develop healthier relationships between family members.
Suggested Alternative Nursing Diagnosis
- Ineffective Coping
- Readiness for Enhanced Family Coping
- Readiness for Enhanced Family Processes
- Decisional Conflict (family or other)
- Unilateral Decision Making
Usage Tips
For best results, one must review relevant assessment data, discussions with patient, and the existing family process before use of this particular NANDA Diagnosis.
NOC Results
- Family Process Maintenance: Ability of a family to sustain healthy interactions when under stress.
- Family Processes, Potential for Growth: An opportunity to make family processes more effective.
- Family Support Knowledge: Understanding of qualities that assists family interaction.
NIC Interventions
- Family Cohesion Enhancement: Establishing respectful relationship and mutual trusting amongst family members.
- Family Conflict Management Training: Helps families identify and manage discordant elements in a calm, reasonable manner.
- Family Relationship Enhancement: Enhancing positive relationships amongst family members.
Conclusion
Nursing Diagnosis: Willingness to Improve Family Processes helps family members recognize dysfunctions within their family structure and effectively helps them to resolve their problem areas and improve their interpersonal processes. This intervention can be effectively used to increase family cohesion and foster improved relationships between family members.
FAQ
- What is nursing diagnosis?
nursing diagnosis is a standardized system of defining and classifying health related conditions. It is used to identify health problems, corresponding interventions and desired outcomes. - How does NANDA diagnose “Willingness to Improve Family Processes”?
NANDA diagnoses “Willingness to Improve Family Processes” by helping family members recognize dysfunctions within their family structure and effectively helps them to resolve their problem areas and improve their interpersonal processes.
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