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Family matters.

Lynne Pearce

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |December 15, 2005
    PubMed
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    Senior intensive care nurses act as liaison nurses to support families during stressful hospital stays. This role focuses on relatives

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Patient Support
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Families of intensive care unit (ICU) patients face significant stress and practical challenges.
    • Effective support for relatives is crucial for patient care and family well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the role of senior intensive care nurses as relatives' liaison nurses.
    • To identify key needs of relatives with a loved one in intensive care.

    Main Methods:

    • Senior intensive care nurses serve as dedicated relatives' liaison nurses for two-month rotations.
    • Liaison nurses have no clinical duties, allowing full focus on relatives' needs.
    • Nurses provide support, including accompanying relatives during medical discussions.

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    Main Results:

    • Relatives frequently require practical assistance, such as temporary accommodation due to distance.
    • Liaison nurses reinforce medical information and aid communication between families and doctors.

    Conclusions:

    • The relatives' liaison nurse role is vital for supporting families in the ICU setting.
    • This dedicated nursing role addresses critical practical and emotional needs of patient families.