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A family-centered critical care unit.

K Smith, B J Kupferschmid, C Dawson

    AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
    |May 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Implementing family-centered care in critical care units requires specific strategies. This approach enhances the hospitalization experience by integrating families, though nurses may need further training and support for family care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Management
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Family care has historically been a nursing focus, with recent emphasis on integrating families into the hospitalization experience.
    • Nurses often feel competent in medical crisis care but unqualified for comprehensive family care.
    • Implementing family-centered care in critical care units presents unique challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address challenges in implementing a family-centered philosophy of care in critical care units.
    • To provide practical strategies for integrating families into the critical care environment.
    • To support nurses in developing skills for effective family care.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussing implementation strategies for family-centered care.
    • Formulating a staff-led family support group and family committee.
    • Instituting a family visitation contract within open visitation parameters.
    • Developing clinicians with expertise in family care.

    Main Results:

    • Shared tools include a performance plan for a Clinical Nurse II specializing in family care.
    • A family visitation contract is provided as a practical implementation tool.
    • Strategies aim to overcome nurse-perceived deficits in family care competency.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful implementation of family-centered care in critical care requires structured support and specific protocols.
    • Developing specialized roles and clear visitation guidelines facilitates family integration.
    • These strategies can enhance the overall hospitalization experience for patients and their families.

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