JOURNAL OF LIAONING TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

IMPROVED FAMILY ROLES AND FUNCTIONS: AN APPROACH TO HEALTHY FAMILY

Falana, Stella Mubo, Bello, Cecilia Bukola (Ph.D) & Bamidele, Feyisayo Iyabo

Abstract

The structures of a family and family functions thus have implications for the individual human being's quality of life. This includes physical image, social and mental health well-being. Individual family structure changes over time. Changes in family affect the health of both the children and the adults in a family. It is noteworthy that family function is influence by the structure. The Nurse need to collect data that will show information about the family structure and functions of their client at every contact, this will provide intervention that will improve family functioning. Such information will be useful in developing and implementing care/intervention that would improve family functioning irrespective of the structure, thereby improving family health. The quality of life has a direct relationship to health-related issues in families, such that there is an implied implication or bearing on their health status or conditions. Good family functions improve health while a dysfunctional family tends to contribute negatively to the health of its members and in situations where the members are suffering from a particular illness or another, good family function can aid the healing process. Quality in human’s life represents the well-being of an individual, outlining positive and negative features of their life. Meanwhile, there are continuous changes in family structures, there are rooms for nurses to create an avenue for family to impact the health of their members. Family structure and family function is important for promoting family health and disease prevention.

Keywords: Health, Family, Quality of Life