Gordons Functional Health Patterns Questionnaire

Gordons Functional Health Patterns Questionnaire

Gordons Functional Health Patterns Questionnaire

Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop family-centered strategies for support and guidance.

This family health assessment is a two-part assignment. The information you gather in this initial assignment will be utilized for the second assignment in Topic 3. Gordons Functional Health Patterns Questionnaire

Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment. The questionnaire must include three open-ended, family-focused questions to assess functional health patterns for each of the following:

  1. Values/Health Perception
  2. Nutrition
  3. Sleep/Rest
  4. Elimination
  5. Activity/Exercise
  6. Cognitive
  7. Sensory-Perception
  8. Self-Perception
  9. Role Relationship
  10. Sexuality
  11. Coping

Select a family, other than your own, and seek permission from the family to conduct an interview. Utilize the interview questions complied in your interview questionnaire to conduct a family-focused functional assessment. Document the responses as you conduct the interview.

Upon completion of the interview, write a 750-1,000-word paper. Analyze your assessment findings. Submit your questionnaire as an appendix with your assignment.

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Include the following in your paper:

  1. Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any relevant attributes defining the family composition, race/ethnicity, social class, spirituality, and environment.
  2. Summarize the overall health behaviors of the family. Describe the current health of the family.
  3. Based on your findings, describe at least two of the functional health pattern strengths noted in the findings. Discuss three areas in which health problems or barriers to health were identified.
  4. Describe how family systems theory can be applied to solicit changes in family members that, in turn, initiate positive changes to the overall family functions over time.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

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Appendix

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment

Values/Health Perception

1. Explore attitudes and beliefs about the healthcare system

2. Follow medical advice when given it?

3. Acceptance of blood products or vaccinations due to religious views

Nutrition

1. Typical daily food intake? (Describe.) Supplements (vitamins, type of snacks)?

2. Weight loss or gain? (Amount/BMI) Height loss or gain? (Amount)

3. Skin problems: Lesions? Dryness?

Sleep/Rest

1. Generally rested and ready for daily activities after sleep?

2. Sleep problems? Aids? Dreams (nightmares)? Early awakening?

3. Rest-relaxation periods?

Appendix

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment

Values/Health Perception

  1. Explore attitudes and beliefs about the healthcare system
  2. Follow medical advice when given it?
  3. Acceptance of blood products or vaccinations due to religious views

Nutrition

  1. Typical daily food intake? (Describe.) Supplements (vitamins, type of snacks)?
  2. Weight loss or gain? (Amount/BMI) Height loss or gain? (Amount)
  3. Skin problems: Lesions? Dryness?

Sleep/Rest

  1. Generally rested and ready for daily activities after sleep?
  2. Sleep problems? Aids? Dreams (nightmares)? Early awakening?
  3. Rest-relaxation periods?

Elimination

  1. Bowel elimination pattern? (Describe) Frequency? Character? Discomfort? Problem in control? Laxatives?
  2. Urinary elimination pattern? (Describe.) Frequency? Problem in control?
  3. Excessive perspiration? Odor problems?

Activity/Exercise

  1. Exercise pattern? Type? Regularity?
  2. Spare-time (leisure) activities? Child: play activities?
  3. Sufficient energy for desired or required activities?

Cognitive

  1. Describe any changes in memory
  2. Important decision easy or difficult to make?
  3. Easiest way for you to learn things? Any difficulty?

 

Sensory-Perception

  1. Does the family have a history of sensory deficits and how are they being treated?
  2. When was the last time anyone visited an optometrist or audiologist and what were the results?

Self-Perception

  1. How would you describe your self-worth/self-image on a daily basis?
  2. Any disturbances in self-esteem and feeling of powerlessness? Depression? Describe.
  3. Has anyone in the family expressed being uncomfortable with their general appearance?

Role Relationship

  1. How does the family support each other in making decisions?
  2. Describe any relationships that are not as strong as should be. Any parental or marital differences?
  3. How would you describe the roles (and respect of one another) in the family?

Sexuality

  1. Explain in your own words preventive health practices (breast and testicular exam, papanicolau, contraception, etc.)
  2. Are there any difficulties with reproduction in the family?

Coping

  1. How have you dealt with stress in the past?
  2. What are the main areas of stress experienced?