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This 4 page paper looks at the role of the family from a nursing perspective, considering the psychological, the sociological and social factors that will impact on the family and therefore the patient. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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well as the basic foundation on which then patient entering the healthcare system. The psychological importance of the family may influence the way a patent responds or fails to
respond, inducing hope and optimistic or creating worry and depression. The level is also influenced by any pre-existing relationships. For example a family may create conditions under which more psychological
related conditions may be found, with dysfunctional families more likely to be negatively impacted. In addition to this the illness itself may also impact on the family relationships.
With this in mind it become apparent that treatment of a patient may need to take into consideration the family. Where families or close care givers are well informed of
an illness or condition and understand it they are more able to cope with it. For example, if a patient has Alzheimers they can make the required psychological adjustments and
learn the necessary skills to continue communicating and can help reduce the potential behavioural difficulties that may arise with a patient as the condition progresses. Psychological support from the
family will increase the chances of a better or faster recovery for many patients. However, where there is stress in a family caused by the illnesses the may then have
a negative physiological backlash on the patient. For other condition it may be the role of the family and the psychological impact that has helped a conditions develop, either
activity, or passively. Conditions such as Anorexia may be seen as impact by the psychological influences, in the continuation or recovery form the condition. In a recent study there were
six main factors identified, several if these are relevant; the patient feeling shut out, patents that will not give up, engagement and images portrayed (McMasters et al, 2004). This
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