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Family Health Interview Guide

The document provides structured instructions for conducting an interview with a family member as part of an Initial Data Base Record for a community health nursing course. It outlines steps for selecting a family member, preparing questions, creating a comfortable environment, and employing therapeutic communication techniques. Additionally, it includes a rubric for assessing the completeness, clarity, engagement, and reflection quality of the interview documentation.

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Family Health Interview Guide

The document provides structured instructions for conducting an interview with a family member as part of an Initial Data Base Record for a community health nursing course. It outlines steps for selecting a family member, preparing questions, creating a comfortable environment, and employing therapeutic communication techniques. Additionally, it includes a rubric for assessing the completeness, clarity, engagement, and reflection quality of the interview documentation.

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INITIAL DATA BASE RECORDING

(Individual Performance Task)

To complete the Initial Data Base Record for your community health nursing course, follow these
structured instructions for interviewing a family member. This exercise aims to gather valuable insights
into community health and family dynamics.

Instructions for Interviewing a Family Member

1. Select a Family Member


Choose a member of your family member who is willing to share their experiences and
perspectives on health-related topics.
2. Prepare Your Questions
Develop a list of open-ended questions that encourage discussion. (Please refer your questions
based on Initial Data Base Record)
3. Create a Comfortable Environment
Schedule a time to sit down with your family member. Ensure a comfortable environment where
they feel at ease to share information. Record their responses accurately.
4. Conduct the Interview
 Begin with a brief introduction about your purpose.
 Use active listening techniques: nod, maintain eye contact, and avoid interrupting.
 Take notes or record (with permission) to capture essential details.
 Document your Interview process through pictures (Attached on a separate paper)
5. Use Therapeutic Communication Techniques
Employ strategies such as:
 Open-ended questions: Encourage elaboration.
 Reflective listening: Paraphrase what they say to confirm understanding.
 Empathy: Show understanding of their feelings and experiences.
6. Document Key Information (Attached on a separate paper)
After the interview, summarize the responses in your Initial Data Base Record, including:
 Family member's name and relationship to you.
 Key health issues discussed.
 Insights into community health services.
 Any suggestions they have for improving community health.
 Etc.
7. Reflect on the Experience (Attached on a separate paper)
Write a brief reflection on what you learned from the interview and how it relates to community
health nursing principles.
8. Submit Your Record
Ensure that your Initial Data Base Record, Photo documentation & Reflection is complete and
submit on Tuesday attached to white folder

Rubric for Assessment


Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (7-9 pts) Fair (4-6 pts) Poor (0-3 pts)

Completeness of Comprehensive data Most areas covered Some areas covered; Incomplete data;
Data covering all areas with minor omissions lacks depth major omissions

Clarity of Well-organized and clear Mostly clear; minor Somewhat unclear; Unclear and poorly
Documentation presentation organizational issues difficult to follow organized

Engagement in Actively engaged and Mostly engaged; minor Some engagement; Little engagement;
Interview respectful throughout lapses in engagement distracted at times not respectful
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (7-9 pts) Fair (4-6 pts) Poor (0-3 pts)

Insightful and thorough Good reflection; some Minimal reflection; No reflection or


Reflection Quality
reflection on learning insights present lacks depth insight provided

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