Family Genogram Paper

A family genogram and ecomap provide family health nurses a visual of the family’s current situation, which helps guide the nurse to assist the family in planning interventions that will optimize their health (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, Harmon-Hanson, 2015). Another benefit of using these tools is the family can understand the energy they expend to manage a chronic illness (Kaakinen et al., 2015). The purpose of this paper is to analyze a childbearing family’s ecomap and genogram after completing an interview with the family, including role changes and the impact of childhood illness.
Family Genogram A family genogram can help nurses and families identify family structure and function, as well as patterns of health and illness within the family
Sarah reports, rarely having alone time or time to socialize with friends. Sarah also describes added job tension due to missed work, when caring for Paige during exacerbations of her asthma. Stephen acknowledges the tension in their relationship and would like to increase their couple time. He states he would like to improve the family’s relationship with his parents. Although Stephen and Sarah identify strong relationships with their children, they also identify sibling rivalry, as Justin feels Paige receives more attention from the parents and maternal grandmother due to her chronic illness. Stephen and Sarah are comfortable with the maternal grandmother and school in managing Paige’s medications, as well as acute asthma attacks. Finally, although the interviewees do not mention the dog, an inside dog may be a health concern for Paige. Paige is a well-mannered, shy young girl, but often scolds the dog when the dog approaches