Nursing & Healthcare International Journal (NHIJ)

ISSN: 2575-9981

Editorial

Including Family in Patient Care in the Critical Care Setting: Ongoing Challenges

Authors: Brown P

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000146

Abstract

Traditionally, the intent of nursing and medical care has focused on the patient. While family-centered approaches have been extensively described in the literature in regards to meeting patient and family needs during critical illness, actual practice may not demonstrate acceptance of important elements of family care. This may be due to several factors: lack of a framework that addresses the interrelationship between the patient, family and healthcare team; inadequate knowledge of family systems theory and family resilience; and perceived time constraints surrounding family involvement. Since Molter and Leske (1983) first identified the needs of family in the critical care setting, nurses have sought to find the best intervention to meet these needs.

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