Family Presence During Resuscitation After Trauma. J Trauma Nurs 2017;24(2):85-96
Date
03/09/2017Pubmed ID
28272181Pubmed Central ID
PMC5343763DOI
10.1097/JTN.0000000000000271Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85018485179 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 23 CitationsAbstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) in patients who survived trauma from motor vehicle crashes (MVC) and gunshot wounds (GSW). A convenience sample of family members participated within three days of admission to critical care. Family members of 140 trauma patients (MVC n = 110, 79%; GSW n = 30, 21%) participated. Family members ranged in age from 20-84 years (M = 46, SD = 15, Mdn = 47). The majority were female (n = 112, 80%) and related to the patient as spouse (n = 46, 33%). Participating in the FPDR option reduced anxiety (t = -2.43, p =.04), reduced stress (t = -2.86, p = .005), and fostered well-being (t = 3.46, p = .001). Results demonstrate the positive initial effects of FPDR on family members of patients surviving trauma injury.
Author List
Leske JS, McAndrew NS, Brasel KJ, Feetham SAuthor
Natalie McAndrew PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Accidents, TrafficAdolescent
Adult
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cohort Studies
Critical Care
Family
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Professional-Family Relations
Prospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Survivors
Trauma Severity Indices
Treatment Outcome
Visitors to Patients
Wounds and Injuries
Wounds, Gunshot
Young Adult
