Family Participation in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Rounds: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Observational studies have shown an association between family participation in intensive care unit (ICU) rounds and better family-centred outcomes. However, evidence from randomized studies on the impact of family participation in ICU rounds is lacking. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a randomized trial for family participation in ICU rounds and obtain preliminary estimates of effect to inform a future effectiveness trial.

Methods

Family members of patients in the cardiovascular ICU at an academic tertiary-care hospital were randomized to the intervention (participation in rounds) or usual-care group. Following ICU discharge, family member participants completed the family satisfaction (Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Car

SUBMITTER: Debay V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10502430 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature