Journal Article Critique

Family Systems Theory: Journal Article Critique
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Needham, M., Packman, W., Rappoport, M., Quinn, N., Cordova, M., Macias, S., . . . Packman, S. (2014). MPS II: Adaptive behavior of patients and impact on the family system. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23(3), 330-8. doi:http://dx.doi.org.proxy1.calsouthern.edu/10.1007/s10897-013-9665-4
Article Summary and relevance to the course
Needham et al. (2014) in their article conducts a study on the Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) that is a recurring X-linked lysosomal illness that majorly attacks men. The researchers explain that this illness can either be mild or acute. It attacks the several organs such as the heart, nerves, breathing system and digestive system. It results in poor vision, hearing loss, brain impairment as well as inflated spleen. The article is relevant to the course because, in their research, Needham et al. (2014) concentrated on the adaptive conducts of those family members suffering from MPS II as well as how this disease affects the family system. They recruited patients from the National MPS organizations in the US as well as their care providers. The study was conducted through phone calls with the aim of determining the MPS II’s impact on the family operation as well as relations. The researchers established that MPS II patients encountered considerably poorer functioning in communication, socialization as well as motor abilities when contrasted to normal people.

They established that those with acute MPS II experienced much lower adaptive operation skills. Further, the researchers established that households with MPS II patients encountered poorer general health-linked life qualities and poorer family operation.
Strengths and Limitations
This research offers a distinctive chance to methodically explore the adaptive conduct of those suffering from MPS II as well as its effects on their families. The research results incorporated considerable features of MPS II patients for the results assessments that have a significant connotation for treatment as well as comprehending MPS II patients.
One limitation was the use of the cross-sectional approach. The researchers would have utilized a longitudinal approach to explore the shifts in life qualities as well as mental operations of the patients. Secondly, they depended on the care providers’ information to assess the MPS II impacts on families. They should have extended the scope to incorporate siblings and other household members.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the researchers were analytical and incorporated appropriate study sample through the inclusion of 21 patients and 73 care providers which are an adequate representative sample. Therefore, the study outcome was appropriate and may be used to explain the impacts caused by MPS II patients in other households. Thus, the results are representative of the larger group. They established that MPS II patients have poor communication and motor abilities; therefore, programs should be created by the care providers to improve these abilities. Further, families with MPS II patients also have a poor quality of life; therefore, should be supported by health programs that improve their health as well as enable them to assist their MPS II patients.
References
Needham, M., Packman, W., Rappoport, M., Quinn, N., Cordova, M., Macias, S., . . . Packman, S. (2014). MPS II: Adaptive behavior of patients and impact on the family system. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23(3), 330-8. doi:http://dx.doi.org.proxy1.calsouthern.edu/10.1007/s10897-013-9665-4