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Nerea Azcárate-Cenoz1,2, Ana Canga-Armayor1,2, Cristina Alfaro-Díaz1,2
1University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Journal of Family Nursing
|March 26, 2024
Summary
Family-oriented Therapeutic Conversations (FAM-TC) show benefits for patients and families. This review synthesizes nurse-led FAM-TC interventions, highlighting their characteristics, effectiveness, and feasibility for clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Family Therapy
- Healthcare Interventions
Background:
- Family-oriented Therapeutic Conversations (FAM-TC) show growing evidence of benefits for patients and families.
- Variability in FAM-TC content and delivery may hinder clinical integration.
- Nurse-led FAM-TC interventions require systematic evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map the literature on nurse-led FAM-TC.
- To synthesize the characteristics, effectiveness, and feasibility of these interventions.
- To provide recommendations for future research and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Trip, BASE, OATD, ProQuest).
- Inclusion of studies focusing on nurse-led FAM-TC interventions.
- Synthesis of intervention characteristics, reported outcomes, and feasibility aspects.
Main Results:
- 37 studies were identified and included in the review.
- Significant variability observed in nurse profiles, intervention content, and session duration.
- Most interventions demonstrated positive effects on perceived family support and family functioning.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-led FAM-TC interventions are generally effective and feasible.
- Standardization of intervention design, including theoretical frameworks and targeting, is recommended.
- Nurses require specific family nursing competencies to optimize FAM-TC delivery.
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