NURS 636 - Dynamics of Family Health Care

3 Credit(s)

Students analyze the interaction of individual, illness, and family dynamics as they affect health status. Theories that explain family functioning are used to formulate strategies to maximize family health. Life span development as it relates to families is examined. Consideration is given to biological, psychological, sociological, and environmental factors that influence family functioning. Issues of ethnicity, gender, class, and changing family groups are also explained. Experimental exercises, role play, case studies, and discussion are used to facilitate integration of theory into practice.