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Families in crisis: making the critical difference.

R M Caine

    Focus on Critical Care
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Critical care nurses can improve patient and family well-being by actively supporting families during a patient's crisis. Demonstrating conscientious care for the patient is key to helping families cope and enhancing the quality of critical care nursing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Family Care
    • Crisis Intervention

    Background:

    • Nurses are educated to provide holistic care, encompassing the patient's physical, mental, and spiritual needs.
    • Patient crises significantly impact families, requiring specialized nursing attention.
    • While critical care nurses interact with families, proactive engagement strategies are needed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidelines and strategies for critical care nurses to effectively support families experiencing a crisis.
    • To emphasize the importance of family-centered care in critical care settings.

    Main Methods:

    • This article presents guidelines and strategies derived from nursing practice and literature.
    • Focuses on practical approaches for nurses to assist families in crisis.

    Main Results:

    • The most effective approach involves demonstrating conscientious concern for the critically ill patient.
    • Nursing actions directly impact the well-being of family members during a crisis.

    Conclusions:

    • Actively seeking ways to help families in crisis is crucial for critical care nurses.
    • Prioritizing patient care enhances the support provided to families, reinforcing the 'caring' aspect of critical care nursing.

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