A qualitative study of factors that influence active family involvement with patient care in the ICU: Survey of critical care nurses

A qualitative study of factors that influence active family involvement with patient care in the ICU: Survey of critical care nurses

Hetland, B et al
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Family caregiver involvement may improve patient and family outcomes in the intensive care unit. This study describes critical care nurses’ approaches to involving family caregivers in direct patient care.

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