The effect of the family presence on anxiety and agitation of patients under mechanical ventilation after open heart surgery: a randomized clinical trial

ConclusionAccording to the findings of the present study, the presence of a family member does not reduce the level of anxiety and agitation of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, it can be concluded that this intervention is feasible in acute and complex situations after open heart surgeries.Trial registrationThis study has been registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials with the codeIRCT201609014299N4.
Source: Perioperative Medicine - Category: Surgery Source Type: research