Integrative Review of Related Factors and Defining Characteristics of Lack of Family Integrity

Abstract

PURPOSE

To identify the related factors that compromise family integrity and the defining characteristics of poor family integrity.

METHODS

Integrative review in databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Cinahl, PsycInfo, and Web of Science. The inclusion and exclusion criteria led to the selection of 12 articles.

FINDINGS

Family conflicts, lack of communication, and detachment from family as risk factors that have a negative impact on family integrity. A decrease in the physical and psychological quality of life as defining characteristics of poor family integrity.

CONCLUSIONS

Lack of family integrity has a significant impact on the physical, mental, and social health of its members.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

Findings will allow nurses to implement interventions for the maintenance or improvement of family integrity.

OBJETIVO

Identificar los factores relacionados que comprometen la integridad familiar y las características definitorias de familias con baja integridad.

MÉTODO

Se realiza una revisión sistemática acorde con las recomendaciones PRISMA, consultando las bases de datos Pubmed, Scopus, Cinahl, PsycInfo y Web Of Science. El proceso de selección de artículos siguiendo los criterios de inclusión y exclusión nos condujo a 12 trabajos seleccionados.

RESULTADOS

Los resultados señalan como factores de riesgo el conflicto familiar, la falta de comunicación y el desapego que impactan negativamente sobre la integridad; y como manifestaciones clínicas la disminución de la calidad de vida física y psicológica.

CONCLUSIONES

El deterioro de la integridad familiar tiene un importante impacto sobre la salud física, psicológica y social de sus miembros.

IMPLICACIONES PARA LA PRÁCTICA

La identificación de factores de riesgo y manifestaciones clínicas permite a los profesionales sanitarios implementar intervenciones a favor del mantenimiento o la mejora de la integridad familiar.

Keywords

Defining characteristics family integrity related factors

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