Families ’ perspectives of participation in patient care in an adult intensive care unit: A qualitative study

When a relative is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), stress, anxiety, and failure to cope may place families, and the patient, at risk for adverse psychological outcomes. Family participation in patient care may improve patient and family outcomes. However, to date, little is known about how families perceive and participate in patient care in ICU, and there is limited research to guide clinicians about supporting family participation in this context.

Source: Australian Critical Care - July 28, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Pauline Wong, Bernice Redley, Robin Digby, Anu Correya, Tracey Bucknall Tags: Research paper Source Type: research