Impaired functional ability can result from both clinical and social issues. For instance, according to Giddens (2021), a decreased or, conversely, an increased body mass index may be one of the risk factors. Weight changes always reflect problems in the body and entail concomitant issues that can ultimately lead to impaired functional ability. Another risk factor is a cognitive impairment that may manifest itself in different forms, for example, dementia. The impairment of basic cognitive functions can affect the mobility of patients who, due to losing adequate connection with the real world, may lose the ability to move independently (Giddens, 2021). Concerning social reasons, one may name the scarcity of social contacts as one of the risk factors. A person who does not communicate with others regularly loses the need for mobility and often closes in on oneself (Giddens, 2021). This, in turn, entails low mobility and, ultimately, impaired functional ability.
To implement the principles of family dynamics in a plan of care for diverse patient populations, this is essential to consider the available forms of interaction. As Giger and Haddad (2021) note, across cultures, distinctive dynamics characteristics exist when disequilibrium in a family system occurs. One of the valuable options to apply is to assess the family roles of diverse patients to emphasize appropriate behavioral patterns, thereby building an effective care plan. At the same time, addressing patient needs in such situations may be challenging. In culturally diverse families, individual factors, such as religious beliefs, can be barriers to interacting with nurses and other healthcare professionals. To overcome these issues, this is critical to adhere to a patient-centered approach and address patient needs while taking into account specific constraints.
References
Giddens, J. F. (2021). Concepts for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
Giger, J. N., & Haddad, L. (2021). Transcultural nursing (8th ed.). Mosby.