Week 1 - Person/Family Centred Care, Culturally Competent Care, Atraumatic Practice and Trauma-Informed Practice Flashcards
what is the Calgary Family Assessment Model?
A Canadian-based, well-researched model focusing on family structure, development (stages + tasks), and function (instrumental + expressive).
Thus, the Calgary Model of Family Assessment (MCFA) emerges as an important resource for understanding family structure, bonds, and the functionality of individuals, as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses to propose effective interventions
What is the core concept of Person/Family Centred Care?
It involves understanding culture as learned and shared ways of knowing and doing that are dynamic and change over time.
What are the main focus areas of the Calgary Family Assessment Model?
Structure
Development (stages + tasks)
Functional (instrumental + expressive)
How is information collected in the Calgary Family Assessment Model?
Each dimension has subcategories, but not all need to be collected. Nurses choose the most relevant ones for family exploration, which may change over time.
What does cultural competence mean for nurses?
It refers to the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide effective healthcare to diverse patients and families.
How does culture influence family dynamics?
Culture shapes family function, practices, behavior, and views of wellness and illness.
What are the principles of Trauma and Violence Informed Care?
Build awareness about trauma and violence impacts.
Create safe and welcoming environments.
Use non-stigmatizing language.
Adopt a strengths-based and capacity-building approach.
Foster choice, collaboration, and connection.
Why is creating a safe environment important in trauma-informed care?
It helps ensure emotional and physical safety for everyone and promotes healing.
What does “strengths-based approach” mean in trauma-informed care?
It focuses on individuals’ strengths and resources, empowering them to build on their capabilities rather than just addressing problems.
why is collaboration important in trauma-informed care?
It fosters trust and ensures that individuals have a voice in their care, enhancing their sense of control and partnership.
How does the Calgary Family Assessment Model help nurses?
It provides a structured way to assess families, enabling nurses to identify relevant areas for exploration and support tailored to each family’s needs.
Why is it important to recognize individual application of culture?
While culture is socially constructed, each person applies it uniquely, influencing their behaviors and perspectives.
A nurse is assessing a family using the Calgary Family Assessment Model. Which of the following dimensions should the nurse focus on during the assessment?
A) Only the family structure
B) Family structure, development, and function
C) Only the family’s cultural background
D) Personal histories of family members
B) Family structure, development, and function
In providing culturally competent care, which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Assuming all patients from a culture have the same beliefs
B) Using medical jargon to explain treatment
C) Engaging in active listening and asking about cultural preferences
D) Providing the same care plan to all patients
C) Engaging in active listening and asking about cultural preferences
When implementing trauma-informed care principles, which action should the nurse prioritize?
A) Focus solely on the patient’s medical history
B) Create a welcoming environment that minimizes triggers
C) Encourage patients to share their trauma experiences immediately
D) Use authoritative language to establish control
B) Create a welcoming environment that minimizes triggers
