Aims and objectives. This study aimed to explore patient perception of the meaning of family
involvement in elective surgery decision making in Taiwan. Background. Informed consent is …

Aims and objectives To inquire into the reasons for family involvement in adult patients'
surgical decision‐making processes from the point of view of the patients' family …

PURPOSE: This study investigated patients' perceptions and expectations of their families'
participation in the informed consent process of elective surgery. METHODS: This is a …

Objective Little is known about how family are involved in cancer treatment decision-making.
This study aimed to qualitatively explore Australian oncology clinicians', patients', and family …

Methods Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of 39 patients and
family members. Codebook and template analysis of the transcripts identified common …

The practice of respecting patients' autonomy is rooted in the healthcare professionals'
empathy for patients' situations, without which appropriate supports to the patients during the …

Objectives In the post-surgical setting, active involvement of family caregivers has the
potential to improve patient outcomes by prevention of surgical complications that are …

Abstract Background In 2018, Alden et al. showed that the desired degree of family
involvement in medical decisions is an individual preference that is largely independent …

Background Family communication has been increasingly recognized as an important factor
in decision making near the end of life. However, the role of the family in decision making is …

Background Families are introduced as new partners in interprofessional communication
and collaboration during hospitalisation of an adult patient. Their introduction into the …