2. Gordon's functional health patterns
ī Proposed by Marjorie Gordon as a guide for establishing
and organizing a comprehensive nursing data base
ī Based on the belief that all human beings have in
common 11 functional health patterns that contribute to
their health.
ī The format addresses and reflects concepts of holism
ī The 11 categories make possible a systematic and
standardized approach to data collection, and enable the
nurse to determine the aspects of health and human
function:
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3. Functional health patterns
ī All human beings have in common certain
functional patterns that contribute to their health
,quality of life and achievement of human
potentials
ī These common patterns are the focus of nursing
assessment
ī Description and evaluation of health patterns
permit the nurse to identify functional patterns
( client's strengths) and dysfunctional patterns
(nursing diagnosis)
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4. ī For each pattern, combine subjective and objective
data to identify diagnosis and etiological
/contributing factors.
ī Health is measured by parameters and norms in
combination with a subjective client description.
ī Health-Defined within the context of functional
health patterns is the optimum level of functioning
that allows individuals , families and communities
to develop their potentials to the fullest
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5. Summary of functional health patterns
1. Health Perception-health Management Pattern
2. Nutritional-metabolic Pattern
3. Elimination Pattern
4. Activity-exercise Pattern
5. Sleep-rest Pattern
6. Cognitive-perceptual Pattern
7. Self-perception and Self-concept Pattern
8. Role Relationship Pattern
9. Sexuality-reproductive Pattern
10. Coping-stress Tolerance Pattern
11. Value-belief Pattern
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6. Advantages
īGuides collection of information on client
,clientâs family and community
īEncompasses a holistic approach and
Incorporates the concepts of client â
environment interaction
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1:Health Perception-health Management:
Data collection is focused on the person's perceived level of
health and well-being, and on practices for maintaining
health. Actual or potential problems related to safety and
health management may be identified as well as needs for
modifications in the home or needs for continued care in the
home.
ī Describes the clientâs perceived pattern of health and well
being and how her/his health is managed.
ī It includes the clientâs perception of his/her health status and
its relevance to current activities and future planning
ī Habits that may be detrimental to health are also evaluated,
including smoking and alcohol or drug use
9. ī It also includes the general level of health care
behavior
ī Promotional activities
īSelf examinations-breast , testicular exams
īPreventive practices
īMedical and nursing perceptions
īFollow up care.
ī The focus is the individual ,family and
community perceived level of health, well-being
and practices for promoting and maintaining
health
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Assessment of functional health perception- health
management patterns
Individual assessment
ī History
īHow has general health been
īPrevious and current health problems and diseases
īActivities for promoting and maintaining health
īPerceptions on causes of previous and current health or
disease status
ī Examination-General health status
Family assessment
ī History & Examination
Community assessment
ī History & examination
11. Sample NANDA nursing diagnosis
ī Health Maintenance, Ineffective
ī Infection, Risk for
ī Injury, Risk for
ī Risk for injury, Suffocation , Poisoning
ī Management of Therapeutic Regimen (Individual,
Family, Community), Ineffective
ī Management of Therapeutic Regimen, Readiness for
Enhanced
ī Surgical Recovery, Delayed
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2:Nutrition and Metabolism:
Assessment is focused on the pattern of food and
fluid consumption relative to metabolic need. The
adequacy of local nutrient supplies is evaluated.
Actual or potential problems related to fluid
balance, feeding difficulties tissue integrity, and
host defenses may be identified as well as
problems with the gastrointestinal system.
ī Assessment objective
ī To obtain data about typical pattern of food
and fluid consumption
īIdentify gross indicators of metabolic need
13. Individual assessment
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ī History
īTypical daily food and
fluid intake
īWeight loss/gain
īHeight
īDiscomforts with
eating ,swallowing
īDiet preference or
restrictions
īAppetite
īSkin problems /lesions
and healing of wounds
īDental problems
ī Examination
īSkin
īBony prominences
īOral mucous
membranes
īTeeth
īActual weight and
height
īAnthropometric
measurements
īTemperature
īParenteral /enteric
feeding modes
14. Sample Nutritional Metabolic Patterns NANDA
Nursing Diagnoses
ī Risk for Infection
ī Impaired Oral Mucous
Membranes
ī Risk for Impaired Skin
Integrity
ī Impaired Swallowing
ī Ineffective
Thermoregulation
ī Impaired Tissue Integrity
ī Risk for Aspiration
ī Risk for Imbalanced
Body Temperature
ī Feeding Self-Care
Deficit
ī Fluid Volume Excess
ī Risk for Deficient Fluid
Volume
ī Hyperthermia
ī Imbalanced Nutrition:
Less than Body
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3:Elimination:
Data collection is focused on patterns of (bowel, bladder,
skin) functions.
Excretory problems such as incontinence, constipation,
diarrhea, and urinary retention may be identified.
Individual assessment
ī History
īBowel elimination-frequency ,character, discomfort,
use of laxatives
īUrinary elimination-retention
īExcessive perspiration
īBody cavity drainage-suction
ī Examination-If indicated-Excreta amount &
characteristics
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4:Activity and Exercise:
Assessment is focused on the activities of daily living
requiring energy expenditure, including self-care
activities, exercise, recreation and leisure activities.
The status of major body systems involved with activity and
exercise is evaluated, including the respiratory,
cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems
Individual assessment.
ī History
īSufficient energy for required activities
īExercises
īRecreational activities
īPerceived ability for ADLs- Functional level assessment
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īLevel 0:Full self care
īLevel 1:Requires use of equipment
īLevel11:Requires assistance or supervision
īLevel 111:Requires assistance from another and use of
equipment device
īLevel IV: Is dependant and does not participate
ī Examination
īDemonstrated ability to perform ADLs
īGait
īPosture
īRange of motion-Joints
īMuscle strength
īBlood pressure
īPulse and respirations
īGeneral appearance (grooming, Hygiene ,energy level)
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5:Cognition and Perception:
ī Describes sensory-perceptual and cognitive
adequacy.
ī Assessment is focused on the sensory
functions and ability to comprehend and use
information.
ī Data pertaining to functions of the sensory
modes, pain and cognitive abilities are
obtained.
21. Individual assessment
ī History
īHearing difficulty,
hearing aids
īVision-use of glasses
īAny change in
memory
īAbility to make
decisions
īLearning difficulties
īExamination
īMSE
īHearing tests
īTests of vision
īReading tests
īLanguage
spoken
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6:Sleep and Rest.
ī Assessment is focused on the person's sleep, rest,
and relaxation practices.
ī The objective is to describe effectiveness of the
pattern from the clientâs perspective
ī Data on sleep characteristics during 24-period is
collected to include whether the client feels
rested
ī Dysfunctional sleep patterns, fatigue, and
responses to sleep deprivation may be identified.
24. Individual assessment
ī History
īSleep onset problems
īSleeping aids
īEarly awakening
īRest-relaxation periods
īSleep interruptions-dreams
īGenerally rested and ready for daily activities
ī Examination
īSleeping times & presence of sleep pattern
īInterruptions during sleep
īPrescribed nocte drugs
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7.Self-Perception and Self-Concept: Assessment
is focused on the person's attitudes toward self, including
identity, body image, and sense of self-worth. The person's
level of self-esteem and response to threats to his or her self-
concept may be identified.
Individual assessment
ī History
ī Clients feelings towards self most of the time
ī Changes in body or things client can do
ī Changes in ways client feels about self or image since illness
started
ī Sources of anger, annoyance, fearful
ī Any hopelessness
28. Self-perception And Self-concept Pattern-
Sample NANDA nursing diagnosis
īBody Image, Disturbed
īLoneliness, Risk for
īPersonal Identity, Disturbed
īSelf-Concept, Readiness for Enhanced
īSelf-Esteem, Chronic Low, Situational
Low,
ī Risk for Situational Low
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8:Roles and Relationships:
īAssessment is focused on the person's
roles engagement and relationships
with others.
īIncludes perception of the current
major roles and responsibilities
ī Satisfaction with roles, role strain, or
dysfunctional relationships within the
family and socially may be identified.
30. Individual assessment
ī History
ī Living alone
ī Family structure
ī Difficulty in handling family problems
ī Feeling of family members about clientâs illness
ī Difficulty handling children
ī Social group membership and positions held
ī Income in relationship to needs
ī Feeling part of the family, friends, neighborhood or isolated
ī Examination
ī Interactions- Family, relatives, work mates
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31. Sample NANDA Nursing Diagnosis
ī Caregiver Role Strain, Risk for and Actual
ī Communication, Readiness for Enhanced
ī Family Process, Interrupted
ī Family Process, Readiness for Enhanced
ī Parent, Infant, and Child Attachment, Impaired,
Risk for
ī Parenting, Impaired, Risk for and Actual
ī Parenting, Readiness for Enhanced
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9:Sexuality and Reproduction:
Assessment is focused on the person's satisfaction or
dissatisfaction with sexuality patterns and reproductive
functions. Concerns with sexuality may he identified.
Individual assessment
ī History-consider age and situation
īSexual relationships and whether satisfying, any
Changes
īUse of contraceptives
īMenarche and menopause / andropose
īLMP, dysmenorrhea,parity
Examination- Antenatal, pelvic examination & genital
examination if appropriate
33. Sexuality and reproduction sample NANDA
nursing diagnosis
ī Rape-Trauma Syndrome:
ī Sexual Dysfunction
ī Sexuality Patterns, Ineffective
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10:Coping and Stress Tolerance:
ī Assessment is focused on the person's perception
of stress and his or her coping strategies.
ī Includes ability to exert a sense of control over
threat to integrity
Individual assessment
ī History
īAny big changes in the clientâs life in the last year
and following previous crisis
īThe most helpful person in times of stress &
Confidants
īUse of stress-relieving drugs
īWays of handling stressful issues and their
effectiveness
35. Sample NANDA nursing Diagnosis
ī Adjustment, Impaired
ī Coping, Readiness for Enhanced
ī Family Coping, Compromised and Disabled
ī Individual Coping, Ineffective
ī Coping, Defensive
ī Denial, Ineffective
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11.Values and Belief.
ī Assessment is focused on the person's values and
beliefs (including spiritual beliefs), or on the goals
that guide clientâs choices or decisions.
ī It includes what is perceived as important in life
and perceived conflicts in values, beliefs or
expectations that are health related.
37. ī History
īImportant plans for the future
īImportance Religion in life
īHealth actions that contradict beliefs
ī Sample NANDA nursing Diagnosis
ī Impaired Religious faith, Risk for and Actual
ī Spiritual Distress, Risk for and Actual
ī Spiritual Well-Being, Readiness for Enhanced
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38. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READINGS
ī Fuller Jill Ayers-Scheller Jenipher: Health Assessment a
Nursing Approach .J.B.-Lippincott company
ī Gordon Marjory-Nursing Diagnosis : process & applications
Mosby
ī Web sites and relevant texts
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