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Challenges of active participation of family caregivers in patient care in intensive care units
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Fateme Mahmoudi lerd   , Elham Navab , Shima Haghani , Marzie Sobhani , Mahboobeh Shali * |
| TUMS & none , Mehraneshali@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (378 Views) |
Introduction: Neglecting the participation of family caregivers in intensive care units can have consequences such as delaying the patient's recovery process, reducing patient discharge, and increasing their costs. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the barriers and facilitating factors in the active participation of family caregivers in the care of patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit.
Method: In this cross-sectional study in 2024, 150 nurses working in intensive care affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected using a stratified sampling method. Two questionnaires were used to collect data, including demographic information and a questionnaire to investigate barriers and facilitating factors in the participation of caregivers in patient care. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software and statistical tests and frequency tables.
Results: The nurses participating in the study had a mean age of 34.6±7.88, and most of them were women (77.3%) and 62% were married. The average score of importance of barriers to caregiver participation was high (15.75 ± 2.41) and the highest score was related to "lack of time for nurses". The average score of importance of facilitating factors was moderate (12.7 ± 2.87) and the highest score was related to "creating a reward system for nurses who use the participation of family caregivers".
Conclusion: According to the findings, it can be recommended to consider sufficient forces to provide care, use nursing forces with higher communication skills, and also consider rewards and privileges for active and capable nurses in this field by the care system, a valuable step can be taken towards promoting the active participation of family caregivers in care and promoting a culture of family-centered care.
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| Keywords: Family-centered care, family caregivers, intensive care unit, nurses |
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Type of Study: Critical Care Nursing |
Subject:
nursing
Received: 2025/01/13 | Accepted: 2025/02/15 | Published: 2025/03/30
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