Lecture 6 (20/7/21) Flashcards
What are the components of the Fonofale Model of care?
- foundation/floor
- roof
- 4 pou
- cacoon / circle that encapsulates fale
Explain the foundation of the Fonofale Model
- represents family which is the foundation for all PI cultures
- can be nuclear as well as extended or constituted family (bound by kinship, titles, marriage, partnership or convenant agreement)
Explain the roof of the Fonofale Model
- represents cultural values and beliefs that shelters the family for life
- culture is dynamic and therefore constantly evolving / adapting
Explain the Pou of the Fonofale Model represent
- found between the foundation and roof; connect the family and the culture (continuous and interactive with each other)
What are the 4 pou of the Fonofale Model?
- Spiritual
- Physical
- Mental
- Other
Explain the ‘Spiritual’ pou of the Fonofale Model
relates to the sense of well-being which stems from a belief system (i.e. Christianity, traditional spirituality, etc.)
Explain the ‘Physical’ pou of the Fonofale Model
relates to biological or physical well-being
Explain the ‘Mental’ pou of the Fonofale Model
relates to the well-being/health of the mind which involves thinking, emotions, behaviours expressed, etc.
Explain the ‘Other’ pou of the Fonofale Model
relates to various variables that can directly/indirectly affect health (i.e. gender, sexuality/sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status)
What are the dimensions of the cacoon/circle in the Fonofale Model?
Hint: ETC
- dimensions have a direct/indirect influence on one another
E: environment
T: time
C: context
Explain the ‘Environment’ dimension of the cacoon of the Fonofale Model
addresses the relationships and uniqueness of Pacific people to their physical environment (rural/urban setting)
Explain the ‘Time’ dimension of the cacoon of the Fonofale Model
relates to the actual or specific time in history that impacts on Pacific people
Explain the ‘Context’ dimension of the cacoon of the Fonofale Model
- relates to the where/what/how and the meaning it has for that particular person/people
- can include country of residence, legal, politics and socioeconomics
Define Beliefs
assumptions or convictions you hold as true about something
- based on values & attitudes
What are a person’s beliefs based on?
- values
- attitudes
Define Values
- qualities, characteristics or ideas we feel strongly about
- defines what is of worth, beneficial or harmful
- give direction and consistency to behaviour
- sets priorities
- set direction
What are some types of values?
- moral
- material
- aesthetic
- intrinsic
- extrinsic
- group
- specific values
- age & relationships
Define Religion
organised and public belief system of worship and practices that have a focus on a god or supernatural power
Define Spirituality
- belief in a higher power, an awareness of life and its meaning, the centering of a person with a purpose in life
- involves relationships with a higher being, with self, and with the individual
- active presence of God in human life
What are some needs that spirituality fulfils?
- healing strength and support
- meaning to life, illness, crises, and death
- guides daily habits
- sense of security for present and future
Define Spiritual Care
recognising and responding to the various expressions of spirituality we encounter in our patients/families
Purpose of Spiritual Care
determine the nature of a person’s relationship to God and other people, and to give the person the opportunity to accept spiritual support
How can you incorporate spiritual care?
- involve chaplains as members of interdisciplinary healthcare team
- listening to patients’ fears, hopes, pains, dreams
- practice of compassionate presence
Define Culture
set of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterises a particular society- language, behaviours, beliefs, values, etc.
