Family members' lived experience in the intensive care unit: a phenomenological study

Qualitative research in Ireland exploring the impact of admission to ICU on patients' family members and their coping strategies. Phenomenological analysis of interview narratives identified relatives' needs to understand, make sense of the situation, be present and receive nursing care an...

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Veröffentlicht in:Intensive & critical care nursing 2010-10, Vol.26 (5), p.254-261
Hauptverfasser: McKiernan, M, McCarthy, G
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Qualitative research in Ireland exploring the impact of admission to ICU on patients' family members and their coping strategies. Phenomenological analysis of interview narratives identified relatives' needs to understand, make sense of the situation, be present and receive nursing care and support. The nursing assessment of families' needs in order to provide family centred care is discussed. [(BNI unique abstract)] 37 references
ISSN:0964-3397