Family Interview

Question 1

Characteristics of family interviews?

Answer 1

Maximize time effectively, listen to all perspectives, multiple realities/open to difference, strength/problem focused, set boundaries, verbalize how their family functions, and decide on plan to help them function better.

Question 2

What is the 15 minute interview?

Answer 2

Time to interview families (because of staff shortages, budget constraints, changes in healthcare delivery). Change our perspective that illness and health is a family affair.

Question 3

What is the 15 minute interview?

Answer 3

Time to interview families (because of staff shortages, budget constraints, changes in healthcare delivery). Change our perspective that illness and health is a family affair.

Question 4

5 key ingredients to the family interview?

Answer 4

1. Therapeutic conversation
2. Manners
3. Genograms and ecomaps
4. Therapeutic questions
5. Commending family strengths

Question 5

What is therapeutic communication?

Answer 5

It’s the art of listening, it’s purposeful/time limited, build trust with patient so you can gain more info, potential for healing as you bring family together

Question 6

What are manners?

Answer 6

Acts of courtesy (be kind, polite, respectful). Introduce roles, use names, eye contact, and encourage participation. This will contribute to growth of trusting relationships.

Question 7

What are genograms and ecomaps?

Answer 7

Using them you assess internal/external structure, development, and function. It will engage family/give you a starting point.

Question 8

What are therapeutic questions?

Answer 8

Think of at least 3 questions to routinely ask. Should be linear, circular, and interventive. Address sharing of info, expectations of hospital, challenges/suffering, most pressing problems. E.g. what is you main concern right now/how can we be helpful to you/what has worked for you in the past

Question 9

What are commending family strengths?

Answer 9

Positive statements about family strengths/resources/competencies. Commendation- observation of behaviour across time/patterns of behaviours. Offer within 1st 10 min, at end of interaction, and before offering opinions.

Question 10

Common errors for family interviews?

Answer 10

1. Failing to create a context for change
2. Taking sides
3. Giving too much advice prematurely

Question 11

Failing to create a context for change?

Answer 11

Both nurses/fam undergo change in creating context for change. This is the foundation of the therapeutic process. How to avoid- obtain understanding of most pressing concern/suffering, show interest/concern/respect for fam members, validate, and acknowledge suffering.

Question 12

Taking sides?

Answer 12

Most common error and often unintentional. Results in fam members feeling disrespected/disempowered. Avoid by- maintain curiosity, ask questions to explore both ideas, give equal time/interest to fam members, avoid side conversations.

Question 13

Giving too much advice prematurely?

Answer 13

Avoid by offer advice/commendations after assessment is done/after you have understanding of problem/health concerns. Ask more questions first in initial conversation than offer advice.