Opinions of Intensive Care Nurses about Family-Centered Care in Turkey

Background: Family-centered care is a philosophy of care that recognizes the family's central role in the patient's life and in the delivery of care. Family-centered care as a healthcare approach that respects the individual needs and values of families. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate opinions and practices of family-centered care of intensive care nurses in Turkey. Methods: The data of this descriptive study were obtained online. In this study, it was aimed to reach all nurses who are members of Turkish Intensive Care Nurses Association (N:544). The study was completed with 233 intensive care nurses who answered the online questionnaire in full. Results: Nearly half of the nurses reported that family-centered care was supported (58.8%) and families were allowed to participate in the care (44.6%). The percentage of those who collaborated with families in planning and providing care (38.6%) was low. Seventy-four percent of the nurses said that the days and hours of the visits were limited in the intensive care unit, while 62.7% found days and hours of the visits in their units adequate. Conclusion: There is no consensus on family-centered care among intensive care nurses. Family centered care practices are not common in intensive care unit.