American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Family-centered rounds involve purposeful interactions between patients' families and care providers to refocus the delivery of care on patients' needs. ⋯ Understanding the barriers to and facilitators of family participation in ICU rounds is key to encouraging adoption of family-centered rounds. For families that live far away or have competing demands, telemedical options may facilitate participation.
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Barriers to recruiting and retaining acutely ill older adults in clinical research include complexity of illness, fatigue, and early discharge. ⋯ Multiple barriers to the recruitment and retention of older adults hospitalized for acute heart failure were identified. Strategies are needed to augment recruitment and retention efforts, including expanding the number of data collection sites and allocating sufficient support resources.