Family Nursing: Theory, Research, and Practice : Genogram/Ecomap Assignment
Purpose: Genograms provide a quick and useful context in which to evaluate an individual's health risks. Eco-maps are important because, when fully completed, they serve as a tool to highlight different the relationships and human resources in the person's life. These resources and the information about each relationship then serve as a starting point when addressing the featured person's needs.
Course Objective: Compare and contrast a variety of theoretical frameworks to understanding dynamics within families.
Directions:
Choose a family (for this assignment this can be your own family)
Refer to the Boxs and Figures in your text in developing a family genogram and eco map.
Use the symbols posted in the Figure in your text
Include birth/death dates, relationships, and health problems/risks
Complete an in depth analysis of the information gained in the genogram and eco map.
In writing up your analysis use high quality/scholarly writing skills.
Use references more than 2 references less than 5 years and peer review
5-6 pages in APA format
Figures from my text book below:
Book reference:
Kaakinen, J.R., Gedaly-Duff,V. Coehlo, D.P., & Hanson, S.M.H. (2015). Family health care nursing: Theory, practice and research (5th ed.). Philadelphia: FA Davis.
Family Nursing: Theory, Research, and Practice
Genogram/Ecomap Rubric
This assignment is due according to the date posted on the Assignments and Activities Schedule.