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 …

Aims and objectives. Insight into the needs and experiences of family members is an initial
but necessary step in providing appropriate care for both family members and the patient …

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 …

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 …

AIM: To describe the lived experience of family members of patients in the intensive care
unit. BACKGROUND: Admission of a critically ill relative to an intensive care unit causes …

Health care professionals have begun to view family members as an integral part of the
healing process and the well-being of patients in the intensive care unit. The needs of family …

A descriptive survey design was utilised within a general intensive care environment, to
describe the attitudes of nurses and relatives towards the provision of care by relatives to …

The admission of a patient to an intensive care unit (ICU) is recognized as being a stressful
experience for their families• Many studies have focused on the needs of families within ICU …

Aim. This paper reports an exploratory study of nurses' experiences of caring for families
who have relatives in adult intensive care units. Background. The admission of a critically ill …

Family members of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) may experience stress,
disorganization, and helplessness which may ultimately result in difficulty in mobilizing …