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Waldemar A, Bremer A, Strömberg A, Thylen I. Family presence during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: effects of an educational online intervention on self-confidence and attitudes of healthcare professionals. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:zvad111. [PMID: 38165264 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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AIMS Guidelines support family-witnessed resuscitation (FWR) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital if deemed to be safe, yet barriers amongst healthcare professionals (HCPs) still exist. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an educational online video intervention on nurses' and physicians' attitudes towards in-hospital FWR and their self-confidence in managing such situations. METHODS AND RESULTS A pre- and post-test quasi-experimental study was conducted October 2022 to March 2023 at six Swedish hospitals involving the departments of emergency care, medicine, and surgery. The 10 min educational video intervention was based on previous research covering the prevalence and outcome of FWR, attitudes of HCP, patient and family experiences, and practical and ethical guidelines about FWR.In total, 193 accepted participation, whereof 91 answered the post-test survey (47.2%) with complete data available for 78 and 61 participants for self-confidence and attitudes, respectively. The self-confidence total mean scores increased from 3.83 to 4.02 (P < 0.001) as did the total mean scores for attitudes towards FWR (3.38 to 3.62, P < 0.001). The majority (71.0%) had positive views of FWR at baseline and had experiences of in-hospital FWR (58.0%). Self-confidence was highest amongst participants for the delivery of chest compressions (91.2%), defibrillation (88.6%), and drug administration (83.3%) during FWR. Self-confidence was lowest (58.1%) for encouraging and attending to the family during resuscitation. CONCLUSION This study suggests that a short online educational video can be an effective way to improve HCP's self-confidence and attitudes towards the inclusion of family members during resuscitation and can support HCP in making informed decisions about FWR.
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- Annette Waldemar
- Department of Cardiology in Norrköping, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, SE-351 95 Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology in Linköping, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology in Linköping, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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Toy J. Family-Witnessed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Emergency Department Cardiac Arrest Care: A Resident Perspective. Ann Emerg Med 2023; 82:207-215. [PMID: 36841662 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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- Jake Toy
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA.
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Exploring the Feelings of Nurses during Resuscitation—A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 10:healthcare10010005. [PMID: 35052169 PMCID: PMC8774964 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most stressful situations in emergency medicine. Nurses involved in performing basic and advanced resuscitation procedures are therefore exposed to a certain amount of stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the stressors and the level of stress experienced by nurses during resuscitation. A cross-sectional quantitative study was done. The sample consisted of 457 nurses who worked in emergency units. First demographic data were collected, followed by a questionnaire regarding the effect of different situations that occur during and after resuscitation on nurses including Post-Code Stress Scale questionnaire. The most disturbing situations for respondents were resuscitation of young person (MV = 3.7, SD = 1.4), when they fail to establish an intravenous pathway (MV = 3.5, SD = 1.4), chaotic situation during resuscitation (MV = 3.4, SD = 1.4) and making decision about termination of resuscitation (MV = 3.1, SD = 1.5). Research has shown that nurses are exposed to a certain amount of stress during resuscitation, but most of them manage to compensate for stress effectively.
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Öztürk EA, Koç Z. Turkish validation of the family presence during resuscitation risk-benefit scale. Nurs Crit Care 2021; 27:440-449. [PMID: 34617368 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are no validated tools to examine the risk and benefits of family presence and nurses' self-confidence during resuscitation in Turkey. AIM This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the family presence risk- benefit scale and the family presence self-confidence scale in Turkish as well as its psychometric characteristics. METHODS The sample of the study consisted of 427 nurses. The forward-backward translation method was used. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to examine the factor structure and construct validity of the scales. In order to evaluate the time invariances of the scales, the relationship between the scores obtained from the first and second applications was examined using the Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy (KMO) value of the family presence risk-benefit scale was found to be 0.876 while the KMO value of the family presence self-confidence scale was found to be 0.927. Positive linear correlations with high levels of significance and respective values of 82.5% and 93.5% were found between the total scores of the family presence risk-benefit and family presence self-confidence scales and their retest scores. CONCLUSION The Turkish versions of the family presence during resuscitation risk- benefit scale and the family presence self-confidence scale were found to be valid and reliable tools that could be used to determine the perceptions of nurses regarding the risks and benefits of family presence during resuscitation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Using the family presence risk-benefit and family presence self-confidence scales, both of which have been tested for validity and reliability in Turkish, the perceptions of intensive care nurses regarding the risks and benefits of family presence during resuscitation can be determined as well as their self-confidence on the subject, making the development of policies on the subject possible.
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- Health Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Alexanian J, Fraser I, Smith O, Kitto S. Defining and Redefining Family Involvement in Practice: An Implementation Trial of a Locally Adaptable Patient-Centered Professional Development Tool in Two Ontario Intensive Care Units. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2021; 41:253-262. [PMID: 34799516 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Research on best practices for family member involvement has shown that such involvement improves care quality in critical care settings and helps to reduce medical errors leading to adverse events. Although many critical care units promote the principle of "patient-centered care" and family member involvement, there can be a significant gap between knowledge about these processes and their translation into practice. This article is based on an implementation trial of a patient and family involvement knowledge-based tool that involves an educational component for frontline health care workers. By combining ethnographic observation, semistructured interviews, focus groups, and document analysis, we were able to not only examine health care provider views on family involvement but also explore the areas of tension that arose in practice because the introduction of the family involvement tool exposed local factors that shaped the conditions of possibility of family involvement. In particular, unspoken preferences, assumptions, and concerns about family involvement were brought to the fore because this intervention disrupted well-entrenched power dynamics related to family involvement and professional boundaries. Through this ethnographic research, we found that the concept of patient-centered care is not uncontroversial among health care providers and that the form of its practice was largely up for individual interpretation. Interventions and policies that aim to promote patient-centered and family-centered care would benefit from addressing the ways in which these ideas affect the work of different health care professionals and incorporating nursing concerns around family involvement.
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- Janet Alexanian
- Dr. Alexanian: Senior Research Associate, St Michael's Hospital. Dr. Fraser: Chief of Staff, Michael Garron Hospital, and Lecturer, Division of Respirology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Smith: Senior Clinical Program Director, ED and Medicine, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital. Dr. Kitto: Professor, Department of Innovation in Medical Innovation and the Director of Research, Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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AbuYahya O, Abuhammad S, Hamoudi B, Reuben R, Yaqub M. The do not resuscitate order (DNR) from the perspective of oncology nurses: A study in Saudi Arabia. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14331. [PMID: 33960067 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Issues related to life and death are largely influenced by the culture and religious beliefs of a society. This research aimed to survey a sample of oncology nurses in Saudi Arabia about their attitude towards the do not resuscitate order (DNR). METHOD A cross-sectional design was employed. A survey was sent to 190 nurses in the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) in King Fahad Medical City (KFMC). A total of 157 nurses with a diploma or higher degree agreed to participate in the study. RESULTS Many nurses showed a neutral attitude regarding DNR to cancer patients and/or their families 2.4 ± 0.4. Moreover, the results of the multiple logistic regression tests revealed that all the listed factors are not associated with the attitude towards DNR orders (P > .05). CONCLUSION It is generally believed that nurses the faith and background of nurses from Muslim countries has a profound influence on their attitude towards DNR. However, this was not the picture that was revealed by the results of this study. In this study, all the nurses made it clear that they wanted to know about the autonomy of patients in respect of DNR orders. IMPLICATION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE It is necessary to develop programmes that address the DNR order and respect patient autonomy and rights. Moreover, hospital policies that address the issues of DNR order are required for all end-of-life care.
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- Omar AbuYahya
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Park JY, Ha J. Predicting nurses' intentions in allowing family presence during resuscitation: A cross‐sectional survey. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:1018-1025. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ju Young Park
- College of Nursing Konyang University Daejeon South Korea
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- College of Nursing Konyang University Daejeon South Korea
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Tíscar-González V, Gea-Sánchez M, Blanco-Blanco J, Pastells-Peiró R, De Ríos-Briz N, Moreno-Casbas MT. Witnessed resuscitation of adult and paediatric hospital patients: An umbrella review of the evidence. Int J Nurs Stud 2020; 113:103740. [PMID: 33099179 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the research evidence about whether families were allowed to witness cardiopulmonary resuscitation on hospitalised adult and paediatric patients; and the views of patients, families and health professionals, about witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DESIGN An umbrella review methodology of systematic reviews with sufficient methodological quality. REVIEW METHODS Papers published in Spanish and English between, 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2018 were considered. The following databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycInfo, Embase, the Central Supplier Database and the Joanna Briggs Institute, Evidence-based Practice Database. Two independent reviewers assessed the papers for methodological quality employing instruments from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Critical appraisal, extraction and synthesis were carried out, employing the established methods for umbrella reviews and the protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO number CRD42019145610). RESULTS The search identified 12 systematic reviews with moderate-to-high quality, which covered 110 original papers. Habitually, health professionals expressed controversial views and showed some reluctance to let families be present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In contrast, family members felt strongly that they should be present and patients agreed. Key factors that facilitated witnessed cardiopulmonary were a formal institutional policy, educating health professionals, and designating a health professional to support the family. Educational and cultural backgrounds influenced healthcare professionals' experiences and their attitudes towards witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In general, Anglo-Saxon countries showed greater support for this practice. These included the United States, which was the country that dominated the literature on this subject. CONCLUSIONS The best available evidence supports allowing the family to be present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is necessary to include this practice in educational curricula and to train emergency personnel in its implementation. Culturally sensitive policies need to be designed, and the public to be aware of their right to be present.
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- Verónica Tíscar-González
- Nursing teaching Unit, OSI Araba (Osakidetza), Vitoria, Spain; Clinical nursing and community health group. BioAraba Health Research Institute, Vitoria, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Group for the Study of Society Health Education and Culture (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS) Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Group for the Study of Society Health Education and Culture (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS) Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain.
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Group for the Study of Society Health Education and Culture (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS) Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
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- OSI Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces (Osakidetza), Bizkaia, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Nursing and Healthcare Research Unit (Investén-isciii), Madrid, Spain; CIBERFES, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Celik C, Celik GS, Buyukcam F. The witness of the patient’s relatives increases the anxiety of the physician, but decreases the anxiety of the relatives of the patient. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/1024907919860632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: We generally keep relatives out of the area while a critical intervention so they cannot observe the management. Recent studies recommend witnessing of the resuscitation by arguing that it supports the patient’s relatives’ beliefs that everything that could be done had been done. Objective: We investigated the influence of family witness on the anxiety of patients’ relatives and on the healthcare team. Methods: This study was planned as a prospective observational study. The critical patients who were managed in the resuscitation room with or without intubation were included in the study. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory survey form was given to patients’ relatives. Healthcare providers were given a survey, including a visual analog scale of anxiety. Results: The mean visual analog scale score of healthcare providers was 4.37 ± 2.5. The mean visual analog scale score of allied health personnel was similar to resident doctors but lower than consultant doctors. The anxiety of healthcare providers was higher during witnessed management. In the witnessed management group, the anxiety of healthcare providers was higher in patients who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The mean State-Trait Anxiety Inventory anxiety score of patients’ relatives was 50.2 ± 10.3. In witnessed management, the mean anxiety score was 49.5 ± 11.3; in non-witnessed management, the score was 51.0 ± 9.3. The anxiety of patients’ relatives was not higher, but rather slightly lower during witnessed management of patients. Conclusion: In our study, the anxiety of healthcare providers was higher in family-witnessed management. It was argued that consultant physicians were more anxious because they have more responsibility about the patients. With witnessed management, the anxiety of patients’ relatives could be reduced, but it is more ominous for healthcare professionals.
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- Caner Celik
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Family presence during resuscitation: A narrative review of the practices and views of critical care nurses. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2019; 53:15-22. [PMID: 31053336 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The option of family presence during resuscitation was first presented in the late 1980s. Discussion and debate about the pros and cons of this practice has led to an abundant body of international research. AIM To determine critical care nurses' experiences of, and support for family presence during adult and paediatric resuscitation and their views on the positive and negative effects of this practice. METHODS A narrative literature review of primary research published 2005 onwards. The search strategy comprised an electronic search of three bibliographic databases, supplemented by exploration of a web-based search engine and hand-searching. RESULTS Twelve studies formed the review. Research primarily originated from Europe. The findings were obtained from a moderately small number of nurses, and their views were mostly based on conjecture. Among the factors influencing family presence during resuscitation were dominant concerns about harmful effects. There was a noticeable absence of compliance with recommended guidelines for practice, and the provision of a unit protocol or policy to assist decision-making. CONCLUSION A commitment to family-centred care, educational intervention and the uptake of professional guidance are recommended evidence-informed strategies to enhance nurses' support for this practice in critical care.
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Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR): A qualitative study of implementation experiences and opinions of emergency personnel. Australas Emerg Care 2019; 21:51-55. [PMID: 30998875 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIM To explore the experiences of nurses and doctors on the implementation of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) in Victorian emergency departments. METHODS An interpretative qualitative study design was utilized which incorporated the open ended responses on a state wide Victorian survey of emergency department nurses and doctors. A thematic analysis of the responses was conducted involving data reduction, identification of key words, phrases and themes. RESULTS A total of 18 emergency departments consented to participate with a mean participant age of 41 years, made up of 91 (81) nurses and 21(19) doctors. The participants came from both metropolitan (64 (57), hospitals 300 - >500 beds) and regional (48 (43), hospitals <80 - 300 beds) health services. There were four emerging themes from the analysis; Depends on the day, impact family have on staff, organisational considerations and incorporating family centred care. CONCLUSION There remain a number of variables which have been identified as continuing to create barriers to implementation of family presence during resuscitation that need to be investigated further in order to ensure emergency personnel have consistency of FPDR practice.
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Waldemar A, Thylen I. Healthcare professionals’ experiences and attitudes towards family-witnessed resuscitation: A cross-sectional study. Int Emerg Nurs 2019; 42:36-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fiori M, Endacott R, Latour JM. Exploring patients’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences of patient-witnessed resuscitation: A qualitative study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2018; 75:205-214. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.13824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Martina Fiori
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences; University of Plymouth; Plymouth UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences; University of Plymouth; Plymouth UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences; University of Plymouth; Plymouth UK
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Factors associated with nurses' perceptions, self-confidence, and invitations of family presence during resuscitation in the intensive care unit: A cross-sectional survey. Int J Nurs Stud 2018; 87:103-112. [PMID: 30096577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family presence during resuscitation is not widely implemented in clinical practice. Prior research about nurse factors that may influence their decision to invite family members to remain in the room during resuscitation is contradictory and inconclusive. OBJECTIVES To describe intensive care unit nurses' perceptions, self-confidence, and invitations of family presence during resuscitation, and to evaluate differences according to nurse factors. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey design was used for descriptive and correlational analyses. SETTING Data collection occurred online. PARTICIPANTS A convenience sample of 395 nurses working in intensive care units across the United States was obtained. METHODS Participants completed a survey to collect personal, professional, and workplace information. The Family Presence Risk-Benefit Scale and Family Presence Self-confidence Scale were administered, and frequency of inviting family members to be in the room during resuscitation was collected by self-report. Following descriptive analysis of univariate distributions, a series of hierarchical OLS regression analyses was used to identify which personal, professional, or workplace factors yielded the largest unique impact on nurse perceptions, self-confidence, and invitations of family presence during resuscitation. RESULTS Despite high frequency of performing resuscitative care, one-third of participants had never invited family members to be in the room during resuscitation during their careers, and another 33% had invited family members to be present just 1-5 times. Having had clinical experience with family presence during resuscitation was the strongest predictor of positive perceptions, higher self-confidence, and increased invitations. In addition, having received education on family presence during resuscitation and a written facility policy were found to be key professional and workplace predictors of perceptions and invitations. CONCLUSIONS Nurses who work in a facility with a policy on family presence during resuscitation, are educated on it, and have experienced it in the clinical setting are more likely to have positive perceptions and higher self-confidence, and to invite family members to be in the room during resuscitation with increased frequency. Nurses in leadership roles should create policies for their units and provide education to nurses and other healthcare providers. Due to the apparent importance of clinical experience with family presence during resuscitation, it is recommended to initially provide this experience using simulation and role modeling.
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Gutysz-Wojnicka A, Ozga D, Dyk D, Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska W, Wojtaszek M, Albarran J. Family presence during resuscitation - The experiences and views of Polish nurses. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2018; 46:44-50. [PMID: 29551224 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2018.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Understanding healthcare professionals perceptions of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) may help in choosing an effective strategy of implementing this concept in everyday clinical practice. OBJECTIVES To determine the experiences and views of Polish nurses about family witnessed resuscitation. DESIGN A cross sectional survey study. SETTING Delegates (n = 720) attending the Polish Association of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Nurses conference participated in the study. A total of 240 questionnaires were correctly completed and returned. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Validation of the Polish version of the tool was undertaken. Exploratory factor analysis extracted three main factors: staff opinions on the benefits of FPDR (α-Cronbach 0.86), opinions on the negative effects (α-Cronbach 0.74) and general views on this practice (α-Cronbach 0.54). These three extracted factors were defined as dependent variables. RESULTS Out of the sample, 113 (47%) nurses worked in adult intensive care units (ICUs) and 127 (53%) in other acute clinical settings. ICU nurses reported having experiences of FPDR (n = 66, 54%); out of this group 12 (10%) had positive encounters and 46 (38%) reported negative ones. ICU nurses had undetermined opinions on the benefits and potential negative effects of FPDR. Having positive experiences with FPDR influenced ICU nurses' views on the negative effects of FPDR (Z = -2.16, p< 0.03). CONCLUSION A positive experience of FPDR influences a nurse's views and attitudes in this evolving area of practice.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthesiological and Intensive Care Nursing, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Poland
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- Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1DD, UK
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Alrimawi I, Saifan AR, Abdelkader R, Batiha AM. Palestinian community perceptions of do-not-resuscitation order for terminally Ill patients: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2017; 27:2719-2728. [PMID: 28557015 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To illustrate the Palestinian community's views, opinions and stances about the concept of do-not-resuscitate for terminally ill patients. BACKGROUND Do-not-resuscitate orders are practised in many countries worldwide, but there is no consensus on their practice in the Middle East. Do-not-resuscitate orders may be applied for terminally ill paediatric patients. Some studies have been conducted describing people's experiences with these do-not-resuscitate orders. However, few studies have considered community perspectives on do-not-resuscitate orders for terminally ill patients in Palestine. DESIGN A descriptive-qualitative design was adopted. METHODS A purposive sample of 24 participants was interviewed, with consideration of demographical characteristics such as age, gender, education and place of residency. The participants were recruited over a period of 6 months. Individual semistructured interviews were utilised. These interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS Significantly, the majority of the participants did not know the meaning of do-not-resuscitate and thought that removal of life-sustaining devices and do-not-resuscitate were the same concept. Most of the interviewees adopted stances against do-not-resuscitate orders. Several factors were suggested to influence the decision of accepting or rejecting the do-not-resuscitate order. The majority of the participants mentioned religion as a major factor in forming their viewpoints. The participants expressed different views regarding issuing a law regarding do-not-resuscitate orders. CONCLUSION Our findings provide a unique understanding that there is a general misunderstanding among our participants regarding the do-not-resuscitate order. Further research with policymakers and stakeholders is still required.
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- School of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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Fiori M, Latour JM, Los F. "Am I also going to die, doctor?" A systematic review of the impact of in-hospital patients witnessing a resuscitation of another patient. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2017; 16:585-594. [PMID: 28406321 DOI: 10.1177/1474515117705938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in the impact of family-witnessed resuscitation. However, evidence about the effect of hospitalised patients witnessing other patients' resuscitations is limited. AIM The aim of this systematic review is to explore the existing evidence related to the impact on patients who witness resuscitation attempts on other patients in hospital settings. METHODS The databases BNI, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO were searched with the terms 'patient', 'inpatient', 'resuscitation', 'CPR', 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation' and 'witness'. The search strategy excluded the terms 'out-of-hospital', 'family' and 'relative'. The inclusion criteria were: studies related to patients exposed to a resuscitation attempt performed on another patient; quantitative and qualitative design; and physiological or psychological outcome measures. No limitations of date, language or settings were applied. RESULTS Five of the 540 identified studies were included: two observational studies with control groups and three qualitative studies with interviews and focus groups. Articles were published between 1968 and 2006 and were mostly rated to have a low quality of evidence. Quantitative results of the observational studies showed an increased heart rate in the study group witnessing a resuscitation ( p = 0.05), increased systolic blood pressure ( p < 0.01) and increased anxiety ( p < 0.01). The qualitative studies highlighted the coping strategies adopted by exposed patients in response to witnessing resuscitation, including denial and dissociation. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that patients may find witnessing resuscitation to be a stressful experience. However, the evidence is sparse and mainly of poor quality. Further research is needed in order to better understand the impacts of patients witnessing a resuscitation of another patient and to identify effective support systems.
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- Martina Fiori
- 1 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK
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- 1 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK
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- 2 Oxford Foundation School, George Pickering Education Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Hedley Way, Headington, Oxford, UK
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Sak-Dankosky N, Andruszkiewicz P, Sherwood PR, Kvist T. Health care professionals' concerns regarding in-hospital family-witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation implementation into clinical practice. Nurs Crit Care 2017; 23:134-140. [PMID: 28391604 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In-hospital, family-witnessed cardiopulmonary resuscitation of adults has been found to help patients' family members deal with the short- and long-term emotional consequences of resuscitation. Because of its benefits, many national and international nursing and medical organizations officially recommend this practice. Research, however, shows that family-witnessed resuscitation is not widely implemented in clinical practice, and health care professionals generally do not favour this recommendation. AIM To describe and provide an initial basis for understanding health care professionals' views and perspectives regarding the implementation of an in-hospital, family-witnessed adult resuscitation practice in two European countries. STUDY DESIGN An inductive qualitative approach was used in this study. METHODS Finnish (n = 93) and Polish (n = 75) emergency and intensive care nurses and physicians provided written responses to queries regarding their personal observations, concerns and comments about in-hospital, family-witnessed resuscitation of an adult. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. FINDINGS The study analysis yielded five themes characterizing health care professionals' main concerns regarding family-witnessed resuscitation: (1) family's horror, (2) disturbed workflow (3) no support for the family, (4) staff preparation and (5) situation-based decision. CONCLUSION Despite existing evidence revealing the positive influence of family-witnessed resuscitation on patients, relatives and cardiopulmonary resuscitation process, Finnish and Polish health care providers cited a number of personal and organizational barriers against this practice. The results of this study begin to examine reasons why family-witnessed resuscitation has not been widely implemented in practice. In order to successfully apply current evidence-based resuscitation guidelines, provider concerns need to be addressed through educational and organizational changes. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study identified important implementation barriers for allowing families in critical care settings to be present during resuscitation efforts. These results can be further used in developing and adjusting clinical practice policies, protocols and guidelines related to family-witnessed resuscitation.
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- Natalia Sak-Dankosky
- Early Stage Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, Kuopio, Finland
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- The Medical University of Warsaw, 2nd Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Public Central Teaching HospitalWarsaw, Poland
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- Vice Chair for Research, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Department of Acute & Tertiary Care, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, Kuopio, Finland
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Doran M, Black P. Seeing for themselves - healthcare professionals' views about the presence of family members during brainstem death testing. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:1597-1607. [PMID: 27486846 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To provide an insight into the views of healthcare professionals on the presence of family members during brainstem death testing. BACKGROUND Brainstem death presents families with a paradoxical death that can be difficult to define. International research suggests families should be given the choice to be present at brainstem death testing, yet it appears few units offer families the choice to be present and little attention has been paid to developing practice to enable effective facilitation of choice. DESIGN A qualitative, exploratory design was adopted to understand the perceptions of healthcare professionals. Individual semi-structured interviews were audio-taped and carried out over two months. METHODS A purposive sample of 10 nurses and 10 doctors from two tertiary intensive care units in the United Kingdom was interviewed, and transcripts were analysed using content analysis to identify emergent categories and themes. RESULTS Healthcare professionals indicated different perceptions of death in the context of catastrophic brainstem injury. The majority of participants favoured offering families the choice to be present while acknowledging the influence of organisational culture. Identified benefits included acceptance, closure and better understanding. Suggested challenges involved the assumption of trauma or disruption and sense of obligation for families to accept if choice was offered. Key issues involved improving knowledge and communication skills to individually tailor support for families involved. CONCLUSIONS If families are to be offered the choice of witnessing brainstem death testing, considering that needs and conventions will differ according to global cultural backgrounds, then key needs must be met to ensure that effective care and support is provided to families and clinicians. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE A proactive approach to facilitating family choice to be present at testing requires the development of guidelines that accommodate cultural and professional variations to provide excellence in end-of-life care.
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- Majella Doran
- Clinical Education Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Ulster University, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Nursing Practices and Policies Related to Family Presence During Resuscitation. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2017; 36:53-59. [DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Olding M, McMillan SE, Reeves S, Schmitt MH, Puntillo K, Kitto S. Patient and family involvement in adult critical and intensive care settings: a scoping review. Health Expect 2016; 19:1183-1202. [PMID: 27878937 PMCID: PMC5139045 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite international bodies calling for increased patient and family involvement, these concepts remain poorly defined within literature on critical and intensive care settings. OBJECTIVE This scoping review investigates the extent and range of literature on patient and family involvement in critical and intensive care settings. Methodological and empirical gaps are identified, and a future agenda for research into optimizing patient and family involvement is outlined. METHODS Searches of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Social Work Abstracts and PsycINFO were conducted. English-language articles published between 2003 and 2014 were retrieved. Articles were included if the studies were undertaken in an intensive care or critical care setting, addressed the topic of patient and family involvement, included a sample of adult critical care patients, their families and/or critical care providers. Two reviewers extracted and charted data and analysed findings using qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS A total of 892 articles were screened, 124 were eligible for analysis, including 61 quantitative, 61 qualitative and 2 mixed-methods studies. There was a significant gap in research on patient involvement in the intensive care unit. The analysis identified five different components of family and patient involvement: (i) presence, (ii) having needs met/being supported, (iii) communication, (iv) decision making and (v) contributing to care. CONCLUSION Three research gaps were identified that require addressing: (i) the scope, extent and nature of patient involvement in intensive care settings; (ii) the broader socio-cultural processes that shape patient and family involvement; and (iii) the bidirectional implications between patient/family involvement and interprofessional teamwork.
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- Michelle Olding
- British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDSVancouverBCCanada
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- Collaborative Academic PracticeUniversity Health NetworkTorontoONCanada
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- Centre for Health and Social Care ResearchKingston University and St. George's University of LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Innovation in Medical EducationFaculty of MedicineUniversity of OttawaOttawaONCanada
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Esmaeli Abdar M, Rafiei H, Amiri M, Tajadini M, Tavan A, Rayani F, Ebrahimi F, Farokhzadian J. Iranian nurse attitudes towards the presence of family members during CPR. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.12968/bjca.2016.11.9.438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Nurse Educator, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences; Department of Intensive and Critical Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Epidemiologist, Social Health Determinants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Nurse Educator, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Nursing, Rafsanjan University of Medical Science, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- PhD Student and Clinical Nurse, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Clinical Nurse, Afsali por Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Clinical Nurse, Pyambar Azam Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Nurse Educator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Family presence during management of acute deterioration: Clinician attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of current practices. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 19:159-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aenj.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Revised: 05/02/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Luttik MLA, Goossens E, Ågren S, Jaarsma T, Mårtensson J, Thompson DR, Moons P, Strömberg A. Attitudes of nurses towards family involvement in the care for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 16:299-308. [DOI: 10.1177/1474515116663143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- MLA Luttik
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Nursing Diagnostics, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Linköping University, Division of Nursing Science, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping, Sweden
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- KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven, Belgium
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- Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Linköping, Sweden
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- Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping, Sweden
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- Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, Department of Nursing, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Australian Catholic University, Centre for the Heart and Mind, Melbourne, Australia
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- KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven, Belgium
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Linköping University, Division of Nursing Science, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping, Sweden
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Powers KA, Candela L. Family Presence During Resuscitation: Impact of Online Learning on Nurses' Perception and Self-confidence. Am J Crit Care 2016; 25:302-9. [PMID: 27369028 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2016814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) is supported by patients and their family members. Nurses, however, including critical care nurses who frequently implement resuscitative care, have mixed views. OBJECTIVES To determine the impact of online learning on critical care nurses' perception of and self-confidence with FPDR. METHODS A 2-group, random assignment, pretest and posttest quasi-experimental study was conducted with critical care nurses recruited nationally. An online learning module on FPDR was developed and administered to the intervention group. Perceptions and self-confidence for FPDR were measured by using the Family Presence Risk- Benefit Scale (FPR-BS) and the Family Presence Self-confidence Scale (FPS-CS). Two-factor, mixed-model factorial analysis of variance was used to compare mean scores. RESULTS A total of 74 critical care nurses participated in the study. Mean FPR-BS and FPS-CS scores were significantly greater in the intervention group than in the control group. For the intervention group, mean scores on the FPR-BS increased from 3.63 to 4.07 (P < .001) and on the FPS-CS increased from 4.24 to 4.57 (P < .001), signifying improved perception and self-confidence. Scores did not change significantly in the control group: mean FPR-BS score increased from 3.82 to 3.88 (P = .23) and the mean FPS-CS score of 4.40 did not change (P > .99). CONCLUSIONS Online learning is a feasible and effective method for educating large numbers of critical care nurses about FPDR. Online learning can improve perceptions and self-confidence related to FPDR, which may promote more widespread adoption of FPDR into practice.
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- Kelly A. Powers
- Kelly A. Powers is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina. Lori Candela is an associate professor, School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- Kelly A. Powers is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina. Lori Candela is an associate professor, School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pontin D, Kenny G, Bray I, Albarran J. Family-witnessed resuscitation: focus group inquiry into UK student nurse experiences of simulated resuscitation scenarios. BMJ SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING 2016; 2:73-77. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2016-000115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AimsTo describe the impact of family members’ presence on student nurse performance in a witnessed resuscitation scenario. To explore student nurses’ attitudes to simulated family-witnessed resuscitation and their views about its place in clinical practice.BackgroundFamily-witnessed resuscitation remains controversial worldwide. Hospital implementation remains inconsistent despite professional organisation support. Systematic reviews of international literature indicate family members wish to be involved and consulted; healthcare professionals express concerns about being observed while resuscitating. Student nurse perspectives have not been addressed.DesignQualitative, focus groups.MethodsParticipants: UK university second-year student nurses (n=48) who participated in simulated resuscitation scenarios (family member absent, family member present but quiet or family member present but distressed). Data generation 2014: focus group interview schedule—five open-ended questions and probing techniques. Audio recordings transcribed, analysed thematically. Research ethics approval via University Research Ethics committee.FindingsOverarching theme=students’ sense making—making sense of situation (practically/professionally), of themselves (their skills/values) and of others (patients/family members). Students identify as important team leader allocating tasks, continuity of carer and number of nurses needed. Three orientations to practice are identified and explored—includes rule following, guidance from personal/proto-professional values and paternalistic protectionism.DiscussionWe explore issues of students’ fluency of response and skills repertoire to support family-witnessed resuscitation; explanatory potential to account for the inconsistent uptake of family-witnessed resuscitation. Possible future lines of inquiry include family members’ gaze as a motivational trigger, and management of guilt.
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Inviting family to be present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Impact of education. Nurse Educ Pract 2016; 16:274-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2015.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sak-Dankosky N, Andruszkiewicz P, Sherwood PR, Kvist T. Factors associated with experiences and attitudes of healthcare professionals towards family-witnessed resuscitation: a cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2015. [PMID: 26222225 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To examine factors associated with healthcare professionals' experiences and attitudes towards adult family-witnessed resuscitation in the emergency and intensive care units. BACKGROUND Family-witnessed resuscitation offers the option for patients' families to be present during in-hospital resuscitation. It is important to understand healthcare professionals' views about this practice to determine why, despite its benefits and general recommendation, this practice has not been widely implemented. DESIGN A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional survey. METHODS A total of 390 Finnish and Polish Registered Nurses and physicians from six university hospitals took part in the study. A structured questionnaire that examined nurses' and physicians' experiences and attitudes was used. Data, collected between July-December 2013, were analysed with descriptive statistics, logistic and multiple linear regression analyses. RESULTS The results indicated that healthcare professionals are not well experienced in family-witnessed resuscitation. The general attitude towards this practice is somewhat negative. Physicians seem more confident about overcoming process-related barriers than nurses. Having previous positive experiences of family-witnessed resuscitation was associated with a more positive attitude towards this practice. Consequently a previous negative experience was associated with more negative attitudes. CONCLUSION Family-witnessed resuscitation awareness should be increased in daily clinical practice. It is important to find a way to improve experiences and attitudes of healthcare professionals related to this phenomenon. Furthermore, developing local guidelines and multidisciplinary training plans is needed to respond to the needs of patients and their families.
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- 2nd Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- School of Nursing and Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Bashayreh I, Saifan A, Batiha AM, Timmons S, Nairn S. Health professionals' perceptions regarding family witnessed resuscitation in adult critical care settings. J Clin Nurs 2015; 24:2611-9. [PMID: 26097992 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To deepen our understanding of the perceptions of health professionals regarding family witnessed resuscitation in Jordanian adult critical care settings. BACKGROUND The issue of family witnessed resuscitation has developed dramatically in the last three decades. The traditional practice of excluding family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation had been questioned. Family witnessed resuscitation has been described as good practice by many researchers and health organisations. However, family witnessed resuscitation has been perceived by some practitioners to be unhealthy and harmful to the life-saving process. The literature showed that there are no policies or guidelines to allow or to prevent family witnessed resuscitation in Jordan. DESIGN An exploratory qualitative design was adopted. METHODS A purposive sample of 31 health professionals from several disciplines was recruited over a period of six months. Individual semi-structured interviews were used. These interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS It was found that most healthcare professionals were against family witnessed resuscitation. They raised several concerns related to being verbally and physically attacked if they allowed family witnessed resuscitation. Almost all of the respondents expressed their fears of patients' family members' interfering in their work. Most of the participants in this study stated that family witnessed resuscitation is traumatic for family members. This was viewed as a barrier to allowing family witnessed resuscitation in Jordanian critical care settings. CONCLUSION The study provides a unique understanding of Jordanian health professionals' perceptions regarding family witnessed resuscitation. They raised some views that contest some arguments in the broader literature. Further research with patients, family members, health professionals and policy makers is still required. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This is the first study about family witnessed resuscitation in Jordan. Considering multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals' views would be helpful when starting to implement this practice in Jordanian hospitals.
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- School of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Health Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy, Royal Derby Hospital, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
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Family presence during resuscitation: A Canadian Critical Care Society position paper. Can Respir J 2015; 22:201-5. [PMID: 26083541 DOI: 10.1155/2015/532721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent evidence suggests that patient outcomes are not affected by the offering of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR), and that psychological outcomes are neutral or improved in family members of adult patients. The exclusion of family members from the resuscitation area should, therefore, be reassessed. OBJECTIVE The present Canadian Critical Care Society position paper is designed to help clinicians and institutions decide whether to incorporate FPDR as part of their routine clinical practice, and to offer strategies to implement FPDR successfully. METHODS The authors conducted a literature search of the perspectives of health care providers, patients and families on the topic of FPDR, and considered the relevant ethical values of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy and justice in light of the clinical evidence for FPDR. They reviewed randomized controlled trials and observational studies of FPDR to determine strategies that have been used to screen family members, select appropriate chaperones and educate staff. RESULTS FPDR is an ethically sound practice in Canada, and may be considered for the families of adult and pediatric patients in the hospital setting. Hospitals that choose to implement FPDR should develop transparent policies regarding which family members are to be offered the opportunity to be present during the resuscitation. Experienced chaperones should accompany and support family members in the resuscitation area. Intensive educational interventions and increasing experience with FPDR are associated with increased support for the practice from health care providers. CONCLUSIONS FPDR should be considered to be an important component of patient and family-centred care.
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Al Mutair A, Plummer V, O'Brien AP, Clerehan R. Attitudes of healthcare providers towards family involvement and presence in adult critical care units in Saudi Arabia: a quantitative study. J Clin Nurs 2015; 23:744-55. [PMID: 24734275 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe healthcare providers' attitudes to family involvement during routine care and family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures in adult intensive care units in Saudi Arabia. BACKGROUND Previous research has shown that healthcare professionals have revealed a diversity of opinions on family involvement during routine care and family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures. Attitude assessment can provide an indication of staff acceptance or rejection of the practice and also help identify key potential barriers that will need to be addressed. It has also been evident that participation in the care has potential benefits for patients and families as well as healthcare providers. DESIGN A quantitative descriptive design. METHODS A questionnaire was used with a convenience sample of 468 healthcare providers who were recruited from eight intensive care units. RESULTS The analysis found that healthcare providers had positive attitudes towards family involvement during routine care, but negative attitudes towards family presence during resuscitation or other invasive procedures. Physicians expressed more opposition to the practice than did nurses and respiratory therapists. Staff indicated a need to develop written guidelines and policies, as well as educational programmes, to address this sensitive issue in clinical practice. CONCLUSION Family is an important resource in patient care in the context of the critical care environment. Clinical barriers including resources, hospital policies and guidelines, staff and public education should be taken into account to facilitate family integration to the care model. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings can help to develop policies and guidelines for safe implementation of the practice. They can also encourage those who design nursing and other medical curricula to place more emphasis on the role of the family especially in critical care settings.
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Dwyer TA. Predictors of public support for family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A population based study. Int J Nurs Stud 2015; 52:1064-70. [PMID: 25814044 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The debate on whether individuals want their family to be present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation continues to be a contentious issue, but there is little analysis of the predictors of the general public's opinion. The aim of this population based study was to identify factors that predict public support for having family present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DESIGN Data for this cross-sectional population based study were collected via computer-assisted-telephone-interviews of people (n=1208) residing in Central Queensland, Australia. RESULTS Participants supported family members being present should their child (75%), an adult relative (52%) or they themselves (51%) require cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Reasons cited for not wanting to be present were; distraction for the medical team (30.4%), too distressing (30%) or not known/not considered the option (19%). Sex and prior exposure to being present during the resuscitation of adults and children were both predictors of support (p<0.05). Reasons for not wanting to be present differed significantly for males and females (p=0.001). CONCLUSION Individual support for being present during cardiopulmonary resuscitation varies according to; sex, prior exposure and if the family member who is being resuscitated is a family member, their child or the person themselves. A considerable proportion of the public have not considered nor planned for the option of being present during a cardiac arrest of an adult relative. Clinicians may find it useful to explain the experiences of other people who have been present when supporting families to make informed decisions about their involvement in emergency interventions.
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- Trudy A Dwyer
- Central Queensland University Australia, Building 18 Rockhampton, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702 Australia.
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Porter JE, Cooper SJ, Taylor B. Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR): A survey of emergency personnel in Victoria, Australia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 18:98-105. [PMID: 25655467 DOI: 10.1016/j.aenj.2014.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 12/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) has been endorsed internationally by resuscitation councils since the year 2000; however, the extent to which FPDR is practiced in emergency settings requires further investigation. METHODS Emergency personnel (n=347) from 18 participating emergency departments across the state of Victoria, Australia completed a 10-page questionnaire, which was designed to develop an understanding of the current practice and implementation of FPDR and to ascertain the differences in practice between adult and paediatric resuscitations. RESULTS Emergency personnel update their adult and paediatric advanced life support qualifications annually with 87% of nurses and 65% of doctors completing adult life support and 72% of nurses and 49% of doctors completing paediatric advanced life support training. The majority of nursing staff reported support for FPDR (83%) with over 70% indicating that it is apart of their current practice. There was strong agreement from both nurses (79%) and doctors (77%) that the family have the right to be present. A family support person was deemed as essential by nurses (92%) and doctors (89%) when allowing family to be present. A factor analysis was conducted on participant statements, revealing four codes; impact on professional practice and performance, personnel beliefs about FPDR, professional satisfaction and the importance of a support person and saying goodbye. CONCLUSION A family support person was highlighted as essential to the successful implementation of FPDR, together with the development of a comprehensive training the education program for emergency personnel. FPDR continues to be a significant issue and further investigation into FPDR practice and implementation in the ED is warranted.
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- Joanne E Porter
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Federation University, Churchill, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Berwick, Victoria, Australia; University of Brighton, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Federation University, Churchill, Victoria, Australia
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Monks J, Flynn M. Care, compassion and competence in critical care: a qualitative exploration of nurses' experience of family witnessed resuscitation. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2014; 30:353-9. [PMID: 24933609 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2014.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/26/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This exploratory study was grounded in a local initiative promoting family witnessed resuscitation in the critical care units of a regional cardio-thoracic centre in the United Kingdom (UK). Research in this field has focussed on the perceived benefits, or otherwise, of family involvement, but little is known about the impact this has on critical care nurses or their practice. This study aimed to gain insights into nurses' experience of family witnessed resuscitation and identify any implications for critical care practices. The study employed a phenomenological approach and interviewed six nurses who had been involved in family witnessed resuscitation. Data from the transcribed interviews were analysed thematically and organised into descriptive categories which reflected the nursing experience of these resuscitation events. The three thematic categories generated by data analysis illustrate the challenges nurses faced in seeking to balance compassionate care and technical competence in emergency situations on critical care units. They also showed how nurses sought to reconcile unsettling emotions with their professional practice and responsibilities. The findings of this study are consistent with what is already known about the challenges of critical care nursing, but suggest that more research is needed to understand the practical and emotional complexities of family witnessed resuscitation.
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- Justine Monks
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, United Kingdom.
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Tripon C, Defossez G, Ragot S, Ghazali A, Boureau-Voultoury A, Scépi M, Oriot D. Parental presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation of children: the experience, opinions and moral positions of emergency teams in France. Arch Dis Child 2014; 99:310-5. [PMID: 24395644 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-304488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the experience, opinions and moral positions of French emergency physicians (EP) who had taken a paediatric university course on parental presence during child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to compare it with the responses of nurses on their teams. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to 550 EPs who had taken the course during the previous 6 years; the EPs were also asked to give a copy of the questionnaire to nurses on their staff. Data were collected on experience of parental presence during child CPR, opinions on the practice, arguments for and against parental presence, and the moral positions of respondents regarding their perception of life and the sharing of medical/parental power in the decision-making process. RESULTS 343 responses were analysed, 47% from EPs (29% response rate) and 53% from nurses. 52% of respondents had experienced parental presence during child CPR, but it had been the physician's wish on only 6% of these occasions. Only 17% of respondents favoured parental presence, with EPs (27%) being favourable more often than nurses (12%). The reasons against parental presence were psychological trauma for the parents, risk of interference with medical management, and care team stress. Respondents not in favour of parental presence expressed this view more for medical reasons than for parent-related reasons. The physicians not in favour of parental presence espoused a moral position predicated on medical power. CONCLUSIONS A majority of EPs and nurses were reluctant to have parents present during child CPR. Their attitude involved medical paternalism.
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- Cédric Tripon
- Pediatric Emergency Department, University Hospital, , Poitiers, France
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Chapman R, Bushby A, Watkins R, Combs S. Australian Emergency Department health professionals’ reasons to invite or not invite Family Witnessed Resuscitation: A qualitative perspective. Int Emerg Nurs 2014; 22:18-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2013.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2012] [Revised: 03/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Masa'Deh R, Saifan A, Timmons S, Nairn S. Families' stressors and needs at time of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation: a Jordanian perspective. Glob J Health Sci 2013; 6:72-85. [PMID: 24576367 PMCID: PMC4825218 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v6n2p72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: During cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, family members, in some hospitals, are usually pushed to stay out of the resuscitation room. However, growing literature implies that family presence during resuscitation could be beneficial. Previous literature shows controversial belief whether or not a family member should be present during resuscitation of their relative. Some worldwide association such as the American Heart Association supports family-witnessed resuscitation and urge hospitals to develop policies to ease this process. The opinions on family-witnessed resuscitation vary widely among various cultures, and some hospitals are not applying such polices yet. This study explores family members’ needs during resuscitation in adult critical care settings. Methods: This is a part of larger study. The study was conducted in six hospitals in two major Jordanian cities. A purposive sample of seven family members, who had experience of having a resuscitated relative, was recruited over a period of six months. Semi-structured interview was utilised as the main data collection method in the study. Findings:
The study findings revealed three main categories: families’ need for reassurance; families’ need for proximity; and families’ need for support. The need for information about patient’s condition was the most important need. Updating family members about patient’s condition would reduce their tension and improve their acceptance for the end result of resuscitation. All interviewed family members wanted the option to stay beside their loved one at end stage of their life. Distinctively, most of family members want this option for some religious and cultural reasons such as praying and supplicating to support their loved one. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of considering the cultural and religious dimensions in any family-witnessed resuscitation programs. The study recommends that family members of resuscitated patients should be treated properly by professional communication and involving them in the treatment process. The implications concentrate on producing specific guidelines for allowing family-witnessed resuscitation in the Jordanian context. Finally, attaining these needs will in turn decrease stress of those witnessing resuscitation of their relative.
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- Rami Masa'Deh
- Assistant Professor at the Applied Science Private University, Amman.
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Sak-Dankosky N, Andruszkiewicz P, Sherwood PR, Kvist T. Integrative review: nurses' and physicians' experiences and attitudes towards inpatient-witnessed resuscitation of an adult patient. J Adv Nurs 2013; 70:957-74. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.12276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- 2nd Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy; The Medical University of Warsaw; Poland
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- Department of Acute and Tertiary Care; School of Nursing; University of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery; School of Medicine; University of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Nursing Science; University of Eastern Finland; Kuopio Finland
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Jordanian Professional Nurses' Attitudes and Experiences of Having Family Members Present During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Adult Patients. Crit Care Nurs Q 2013; 36:218-27. [DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0b013e31828414c0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Harvey ME, Pattison HM. The impact of a father's presence during newborn resuscitation: a qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals. BMJ Open 2013; 3:e002547. [PMID: 23535758 PMCID: PMC3612808 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Revised: 02/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore healthcare professionals' experiences around the time of newborn resuscitation in the delivery room, when the baby's father was present. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive, retrospective design using the critical incident approach. Tape-recorded semistructured interviews were undertaken with healthcare professionals involved in newborn resuscitation. Participants recalled resuscitation events when the baby's father was present. They described what happened and how those present, including the father, responded. They also reflected upon the impact of the resuscitation and the father's presence on themselves. Participant responses were analysed using thematic analysis. SETTING A large teaching hospital in the UK. PARTICIPANTS Purposive sampling was utilised. It was anticipated that 35-40 participants would be recruited. Forty-nine potential participants were invited to take part. The final sample consisted of 37 participants including midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses and paediatricians. RESULTS Four themes were identified: 'whose role?' 'saying and doing' 'teamwork' and 'impact on me'. While no-one was delegated to support the father during the resuscitation, midwives and anaesthetists most commonly took on this role. Participants felt the midwife was the most appropriate person to support fathers. All healthcare professional groups said they often did not know what to say to fathers during prolonged resuscitation. Teamwork was felt to be of benefit to all concerned, including the father. Some paediatricians described their discomfort when fathers came to the resuscitaire. None of the participants had received education and training specifically on supporting fathers during newborn resuscitation. CONCLUSIONS This is the first known study to specifically explore the experiences of healthcare professionals of the father's presence during newborn resuscitation. The findings suggest the need for more focused training about supporting fathers. There is also scope for service providers to consider ways in which fathers can be supported more readily during newborn resuscitation.
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- Merryl E Harvey
- Faculty of Health, Department of Child Health, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Life Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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Al-Mutair AS, Plummer V, O'Brien A, Clerehan R. Family needs and involvement in the intensive care unit: a literature review. J Clin Nurs 2013; 22:1805-17. [PMID: 23534510 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To understand the needs of critically ill patient families', seeking to meet those needs and explore the process and patterns of involving family members during routine care and resuscitation and other invasive procedures. METHODS A structured literature review using Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Pubmed, Proquest, Google scholar, Meditext database and a hand search of critical care journals via identified search terms for relevant articles published between 2000 and 2010. RESULTS Thirty studies were included in the review either undertaken in the Intensive Care Unit or conducted with critical care staff using different methods of inquiry. The studies were related to family needs; family involvement in routine care; and family involvement during resuscitation and other invasive procedures. The studies revealed that family members ranked both the need for assurance and the need for information as the most important. They also perceived their important needs as being unmet, and identified the nurses as the best staff to meet these needs, followed by the doctors. The studies demonstrate that both family members and healthcare providers have positive attitudes towards family involvement in routine care. However, family members and healthcare providers had significantly different views of family involvement during resuscitation and other invasive procedures. CONCLUSION Meeting Intensive Care Unit family needs can be achieved by supporting and involving families in the care of the critically ill family member. More emphasis should be placed on identifying the family needs in relation to the influence of cultural values and religion held by the family members and the organisational climate and culture of the working area in the Intensive Care Unit.
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Cho JL, Lee EN, Sim SH, Lee NY. Comparison of Physicians and Nurses' Attitudes toward Family Presence during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.7475/kjan.2013.25.1.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Jeong Lim Cho
- Department of Nursing, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
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- Pusan National University Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Graduate College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Belpomme V, Adnet F, Mazariegos I, Beardmore M, Duchateau FX, Mantz J, Ricard-Hibon A. Family witnessed resuscitation: nationwide survey of 337 prehospital emergency teams in France. Emerg Med J 2012; 30:1038-42. [PMID: 23221456 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2012-201626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the practices and opinions of prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) with regard to family witnessed resuscitation (FWR) and to analyse the differences between physicians' and nurses' responses. DESIGN An anonymous questionnaire (30 yes/no questions on demographics and FWR) was sent to all prehospital emergency staff (physicians, nurses and support staff) working for the 377 Mobile Intensive Care Units in France. RESULTS Of the 2689 responses received 2664 were analysed. Mean respondent age was 38 ± 8 years, the male to female ratio was 1:2. 87% of respondents had already performed FWR and 38% had offered relatives the option to be present during resuscitation. Most respondents (90%) felt that FWR might cause psychological trauma to the family; 70% thought that FWR might impact on the duration of resuscitation and 68% on EMS team concentration. In the 28% of cases when relatives had asked to be present, 59% of respondents had acquiesced but only 27% were willing to invite relatives to be routinely present. CONCLUSIONS Prehospital EMS teams in France seems to support FWR but are not yet ready to offer it systematically to relatives. Following our survey, written guidelines are currently in development in our department. These guidelines could be the first step of a national strategy for developing FWR in France. We await results from other studies of family members' opinions to compare prehospital practitioners' and family members' views to further develop our practice.
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- Vanessa Belpomme
- AP-HP, SMUR et DAR, Hôpital Beaujon, Université Paris 7, , Clichy, France
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Intensive Care Nurses’ Perspectives of Family-Centered Care and Their Attitudes Toward Family Presence During Resuscitation. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2012; 27:220-7. [DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e31821888b4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Al-Mutair AS, Plummer V, Copnell B. Family presence during resuscitation: a descriptive study of nurses' attitudes from two Saudi hospitals. Nurs Crit Care 2012; 17:90-8. [PMID: 22335350 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-5153.2011.00479.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The presence of family in the patient care area during resuscitation events is a matter of current debate among health care professionals in many communities. Family presence is highly recommended by many health organizations worldwide for several reasons including patient and family rights. There are no policies or guidelines in Saudi Arabia to guide health professionals in their practice regarding the option of family being present during resuscitations. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes of nurses towards family presence during resuscitation in the Muslim community of Saudi Arabia. DESIGN This is a descriptive survey using data from a convenience sample of 132 nurses using a self-administered questionnaire. The study took place in two major trauma centres in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS The analysis of the data revealed that nurses (n = 132) had negative attitudes towards family presence during resuscitation. A high percentage (77·2%) agreed that witnessing resuscitation is a traumatic experience for the family members. Almost all participants (92·3%) disagreed with the statement that the practice of allowing family members to be present during the resuscitation of a loved one would benefit the patient and 78% disagreed with the statement that it would benefit families. The majority of the participants (65%) revealed that the presence of family would negatively affect the performance of the resuscitation team. However, almost half of the sample (43·8%) would prefer a written policy allowing the option of family presence during resuscitation in Saudi Arabia. CONCLUSION The findings of the study strongly suggest the need for the development of written policies offering families the option to remain with patients during resuscitation in Saudi Arabia. The study further recommends the development of education programs for staff and public for the safe implementation of the practice.
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- Abbas S Al-Mutair
- Ministry of Health & Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Itzhaki M, Bar-Tal Y, Barnoy S. Reactions of staff members and lay people to family presence during resuscitation: the effect of visible bleeding, resuscitation outcome and gender. J Adv Nurs 2011; 68:1967-77. [PMID: 22122510 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05883.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM This article is a report on a study conducted to examine the views of healthcare professionals and lay people regarding the effect of family presence during resuscitation on both the staff performing the resuscitation and the relatives who witness it. BACKGROUND Family presence during resuscitation is controversial. Although many professional groups in different countries have recently issued position statements about the practice and have recommended new policy moves, the Israel Ministry of Health has not issued guidelines on the matter. METHODS Study design is factorial within-between subjects. Data were collected in Israel in 2008 from a convenience sample of 220 lay people and 201 healthcare staff (52 physicians and 149 nurses) using a questionnaire based on eight different resuscitation scenarios and manipulating blood involvement and resuscitations outcome. Data were analysed using one-way analysis of variance. FINDINGS Overall, both staff and lay people perceived family presence during resuscitation negatively. Visible bleeding and an unsuccessful outcome significantly influenced both staff's and lay people's perceptions. Female physicians and nurses reacted more negatively to family presence than did male physicians and nurses; lay men responded more negatively than lay women. CONCLUSIONS Changing the current negative perceptions of family presence at resuscitation requires (a) establishing a new national policy, (b) educating healthcare staff to the benefits of the presence of close relatives and (c) training staff to support relatives who want to be present.
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- Department School of Health Professions, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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Soury-Lavergne A, Hauchard I, Dray S, Baillot ML, Bertholet E, Clabault K, Jeune S, Ledroit C, Lelias I, Lombardo V, Maetens Y, Meziani F, Reignier J, Souweine B, Tabah A, Barrau K, Roch A. Survey of caregiver opinions on the practicalities of family-centred care in intensive care units. J Clin Nurs 2011; 21:1060-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03866.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vavarouta A, Xanthos T, Papadimitriou L, Kouskouni E, Iacovidou N. Family presence during resuscitation and invasive procedures: physicians' and nurses' attitudes working in pediatric departments in Greece. Resuscitation 2011; 82:713-6. [PMID: 21398020 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 01/30/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family presence during resuscitation and invasive procedures (FPDRAIP) has been a frequent topic of debate among healthcare personnel worldwide. This paper determines the knowledge, experiences and views of Greek physicians and nurses on FPDRAIP and examines possible correlations and factors promoting or limiting the implementation of the issue. METHODS The data for this descriptive questionnaire study were collected between March and June 2009. The study population consisted of 44 physicians and 77 nurses working in neonatal-pediatric departments and intensive care units in Patras, Greece, who answered an anonymous questionnaire. RESULTS The majority of the participants (73.6%) were not familiar with FPDRAIP, were neither educated (72.7%) nor did they agree with the issue (71.9%). No written policy on FPDRAIP existed in the hospitals surveyed. Participants who were familiar with existing guidelines on the issue, or those who had relevant personal experience (76.9%), were positive for practising it as well. The degree of invasiveness of the medical intervention was the major determinant for healthcare personnel to consent for FPDRAIP. Finally, 43.2% of physicians believed that the decision of allowing FPDRAIP should be made only by them, whereas, 40.3% of nurses thought it should be a joint one. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals that healthcare personnel in Greece are not familiar with the issue of FPDRAIP. In view of the increasing evidence on the advantages of this practice, we recommend implementation of relevant educational programs and institutional guidelines and policies.
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