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Family systems nursing conversations: influences on families with stroke.
- Source :
- BMC Nursing; 5/6/2022, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Since a family member's stroke affects the entire family, family systems nursing conversations (FSNCs) may be an appropriate intervention to support the family as a whole. The purpose of our study was to illuminate family members' experiences within their family situations 6 months after participating in FSNCs when a family member under 65 years of age had suffered a stroke. Methods: Fourteen semi-structured follow-up interviews were conducted with family members 6 months after they had completed a series of 3 FSNCs. The interview transcripts were subjected to qualitative content analysis. Results: Family members experienced that the FSNCs had contributed to greater understanding of each other and greater closeness in the family. The FSNCs had also facilitated a mutual understanding of the family's situation, which they could better manage and move forward with together. Conclusions: FSNCs can support relational aspects and healthy transitions within families. However, long-term follow-up research is needed to generate sound evidence and inform education about FSNCs, as well as to facilitate their implementation. As a result, families may become better able to prevent the negative outcomes of illness in the family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14726955
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- BMC Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156745197
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00873-7