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Navigating Family Involvement in Scandinavian Intensive Care Units-An Integrative Review.

Lotta Johansson1,2, Ranveig Lind3,4, Janet Mattsson5,6

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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|June 2, 2026
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Summary
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Family involvement in intensive care units (ICUs) benefits patients and families but faces challenges. Healthcare teams must balance collaboration with individual needs and contextual factors for optimal care.

Keywords:
ICUScandinavianfamilyinvolvementliterature review

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Research
  • Nursing Science
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Family involvement in intensive care units (ICUs) is crucial but complex to implement.
  • Implementation varies across different healthcare settings, including Scandinavian contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize evidence on family involvement in Scandinavian ICUs.
  • To integrate perspectives from family members, patients, and healthcare professionals.
  • To present findings thematically to identify shared and contrasting dimensions.

Main Methods:

  • An integrative review following Whittemore and Knafl's framework.
  • Systematic search of five databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL) from 2010-2023, updated in 2025.
  • Inclusion of 14 peer-reviewed studies (2013-2024) in English or Scandinavian languages, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Family involvement positively impacts patient care and family wellbeing through practical and emotional support.
  • Challenges include healthcare professionals' attitudes, institutional policies, and resource limitations.
  • Families experience emotional stress and uncertainty, influencing their engagement and participation levels.

Conclusions:

  • Family involvement in Scandinavian ICUs is a complex phenomenon influenced by relational, emotional, and organizational factors.
  • Effective family involvement requires balancing collaborative benefits with sensitivity to individual and contextual factors.
  • Healthcare teams must navigate challenges to maximize benefits for patients and families.