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Family Presence during Resuscitation: A Qualitative Analysis from a National Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Carla De Stefano1,2,3, Domitille Normand2, Patricia Jabre1,4,5
1AP-HP, Urgences, Samu 93, hôpital Avicenne, 93000 Bobigny, France.
Plos One
|June 3, 2016
Summary
Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can ease grief. Effective communication between families and emergency teams is crucial for accepting the reality of death and loss.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Qualitative Research
- Patient and Family Experience
Background:
- Limited understanding of family members' experiences when observing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Need for formal identification of themes from qualitative assessments of family presence during resuscitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand the lived experiences of family members during CPR.
- To identify key themes related to family presence and involvement during resuscitation events.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis using a sequential explanatory design within a multicenter randomized clinical trial.
- Phone interviews conducted with 30 family members (out of 75) three months post-cardiac arrest.
- Thematic analysis to identify recurring experiences and perceptions.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: active involvement, communication with the emergency team, perception of death and acceptance, and witnessing the event.
- Twelve sub-themes further detailed the family experience during CPR.
- Findings suggest a positive impact of family presence on the grieving process.
Conclusions:
- Family presence during CPR can help alleviate the pain of death by fostering a sense of participation and support.
- Open communication between families and emergency care teams is vital for facilitating the acceptance of death and loss.
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