Psychological Symptoms of Family Members of High-Risk Intensive Care Unit Patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 386-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. McAdam ◽  
D. K. Fontaine ◽  
D. B. White ◽  
K. A. Dracup ◽  
K. A. Puntillo
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Family Members

scholarly journals Psychological Symptoms in Family Members of Brain Death Patients in Intensive Care Unit in Kerman, Iran

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hakimeh Hosseinrezaei ◽  
Motahareh Pilevarzadeh ◽  
Masoud Amiri ◽  
Hossin Rafiei ◽  
Sedigheh Taghati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Brain Death ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Family Members

Nursing Interventions to Reduce Stress in Families of Critical Care Patients: An Integrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Valérie Lebel ◽  
Sylvie Charette
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Health Care Staff ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
And Behavior

Background Having a family member admitted to an intensive care unit is a stressful experience that may lead to psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Objective To better understand the phenomenon of stress experienced by families of intensive care unit patients and identify nursing interventions that may help reduce it. Methods An integrative literature review was performed to identify principal stressors for families of patients receiving care in neonatal, pediatric, and adult intensive care units and recommended nursing interventions. Results The principal stressors in the 3 types of intensive care units were change in parental role or family dynamics, appearance and behavior of the patient, the care setting, and communication with the health care staff. Nursing interventions should focus on valuing the role of family members in patient care, improving communication, and providing accurate information. Clinical Relevance Family members of intensive care patients will benefit from nursing interventions that adequately acknowledge and address the stress they experience. Conclusion Nurses play a crucial role in helping to reduce the stress experienced by family members of intensive care unit patients.

scholarly journals Symptom experiences of family members of intensive care unit patients at high risk for dying

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1078-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. McAdam ◽  
Kathleen A. Dracup ◽  
Douglas B. White ◽  
Dorothy K. Fontaine ◽  
Kathleen A. Puntillo
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Symptom Experiences

scholarly journals Families' perception, knowledge, and psychological stressors associated with transition of care from the intensive care unit

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Gustavo Ferrer ◽  
Chi Chan Lee ◽  
Monica Egozcue ◽  
Hector Vazquez ◽  
Melissa Elizee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Expected Improvement ◽  
Transition Of Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Icu Discharge ◽  
Family Perceptions

Background: During the process of transition of care from the intensive care setting, clarity, and understanding are vital to a patient's outcome. A successful transition of care requires collaboration between health-care providers and the patient's family. The objective of this project was to assess the quality of continuity of care with regard to family perceptions, education provided, and psychological stress during the process. Methods: A prospective study conducted in a long-term acute care (LTAC) facility. On admission, family members of individuals admitted to the LTAC were asked to fill out a 15-item questionnaire with regard to their experiences from preceding intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization. The setting was an LTAC facility. Patients were admitted to an LTAC after ICU admission. Results: Seventy-six participants completed the questionnaire: 38% expected a complete recovery, 61% expected improvement with disabilities, and 1.3% expected no recovery. With regard to the length of stay in the LTAC, 11% expected < 1 week, 26% expected 1 to 2 weeks, 21% expected 3 to 4 weeks, and 42% were not sure. Before ICU discharge, 33% of the participants expected the transfer to the LTAC. Also, 72% did not report a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding their family's clinical condition or medical services required; 21% did not receive help from family members; and 50% reported anxiety, 20% reported depression, and 29% reported insomnia. Conclusion: Families' perception of patients' prognosis and disposition can be different from what was communicated by the physician. Families' anxiety and emotional stress may precipitate this discrepancy. The establishment of optimal projects to eliminate communication barriers and educate family members will undoubtedly improve the quality of transition of care from the ICU.

Impact of a Family Information Leaflet on Effectiveness of Information Provided to Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Patients

2002 ◽  
Vol 165 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELIE AZOULAY ◽  
FRÉDÉRIC POCHARD ◽  
SYLVIE CHEVRET ◽  
MERCÉ JOURDAIN ◽  
CAROLINE BORNSTAIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Information Leaflet
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