Estudo dos aspectos soroepidemiológicos e imunológicos da infecção pelo vírus da hepatite B (HBV) em

pacientes infectados pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) atendidos no Centro de Saúde do
Alto-Maé, Maputo-Moçambique. Aluna: Cynthia Amino Semá. Orientadora: Selma de Andrade Gomes.
Vol. 13 nº 3 - Jul/Set - 2016
The Family System Test (FAST) was developed at Stanford and the University of Zurich for use with both
individuals and families. It is a figural technique, derived from clinical practice, for representing emotional
bonds (cohesion) and hierarchical structures in the family or similar social systems. The FAST, which can
be used quantitatively or qualitatively, is based on the structural-systemic theory of families. It is
assumed that healthy families have a balanced relationship structure (cohesive and with a balanced
hierarchy), clear generation borders, and a flexible organization. The FAST can be used as an individual or
group test in research and clinical practice for: analysis of family structure; diagnosis of biopsychosocial
problems; planning and evaluation of preventive and therapeutic interventions. In addition to the English
FAST manual, translations are available in German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese. The
FAST is very economical compared with other instruments which provide similar information. Another
advantage of the FAST lies in its ability to trigger a process of reflection on family relations among
respondents, thus facilitating diagnosis and therapy. A first evaluation is possible right after completion
of the representations. For example, it is possible to determine structural characteristics such as clarity of
generational boundaries without any prior calculations. A review of the follow-up interview and the
spontaneous comments of the family members permits ad hoc individual and family-oriented systemic
hypotheses. Test materials include a board and various schematic figures. The test can be administered in
only 5-10 minutes for individuals and 10-30 minutes for groups. It is language independent and highly
effective.
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Reviews the manual, Family System Test (FAST) by Thomas M. Gehring (1998). The Family
System Test (FAST) develops a new family relations assessment method based on the structural
family systems theory, and introduces two key dimensions for describing family relations:
cohesion and hierarchy. These dimensions are related with emotional bonding and authority,
dominance or power, which are considered to be two important aspects of family functioning, and
which have also been found to be relevant variables for explaining pathological family interaction.
The FAST has several applications--as an assessment tool for the analysis of family structures,
in clinical practice, and for the diagnosis of psychosocial problems. This test is a very helpful tool
for understanding families and their dynamics. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all
rights reserved)
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