Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN
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Dimens Crit Care Nurs · Jan 2014
The effect of intensive care unit environments on nurse perceptions of family presence during resuscitation and invasive procedures.
In a growing number of requests, family members are asking for proximity to their family member during resuscitation and invasive procedures. ⋯ Perceptions of family presence were significantly higher for pediatric and medical intensive care unit nurses. Further education and support may be needed in the surgical and mixed intensive care units. Evidence-based practice guidelines that are family centered can define the procedures and resources for family presence, to ultimately promote professional practice.