title: Closing the gap between grand theory and mental health practice with families. Part 2: The control-congruence model for mental health nursing of families.
abstract: The control-congruence model is based on the framework of systemic organization and presents a mental health nursing approach to families with physical, emotional, interpersonal, social, or environmental problems. Special instruments are available to assess and evaluate family functioning. The model distinguishes itself by encouraging self-diagnosis, strengthening effective family behaviors already practiced, and introducing new behaviors in tune with the family's usual patterns. The model allows flexibility for nurses to reach families through practicing the art of nursing.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Friedemann
mesh_terms: D005190:Family; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D013598:Systems Theory