If an accurate assessment of an ICU patient is to be achieved, and care reach its maximum
potential, an holistic approach must be taken, embracing an understanding of the family unit …

CUTE, LIFE-THREATENING illness represents a crisis situation not only for the individual
patient but for family members as well."* Because of the serious, unstable nature of patients …

To my adviser, Dr. Edna Menke, I wish to express my sincere gratitude. Without her advice,
support, and encouragement, this paper could not have been completed. I also wish to thank …

Admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) invariably causes a considerable degree of
distress and anxiety to both patient and family. If we profess to deliver holistic care then it is …

This study investigated the needs of family members of patients in intensive care units
(ICUs) from the families' perspective. A qualitative research methodology was chosen and a …

Some of the needs of family members of critically ill patients are almost universal, however
the setting in which people are cared for may have an impact on these needs and the family …

Focuses on the perception of family members on immediate needs following admission of a
relative to critical care unit in Hong Kong, China. Rank of needs according to importance; …

In the course of their care-giving activities nurses deal with family members as well as with
patients. The dimension of family involvement becomes even more crucial when patients are …

Family needs research has for the most part focused on the families' perceptions when a
significant other is admitted to the intensive care unit. We examined critical care nurse …

A descriptive study was carried out to ascertain how well the needs identified by relatives of
patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) were met and what measures could be …