Application of family-centered care in cardiac surgery: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family-centered care (FCC) has been widely implemented in various medical settings, its application in cardiac surgery remains underexplored. Given the complexity of cardiac surgery and the significant impact on both patients and families, understanding FCC's role in this context is essential to improving patient outcomes and family well-being.

Objectives

To identify the current state of the application of FCC in the families of cardiac surgery.

Methods

This study followed Arksey and O'Malley's methodology and the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews. A systematic search was conducted across ten databases between July and August 2024. Two researchers independently retrieved literature, extracted data, and cross-checked findings following predefined inclusio

SUBMITTER: Zhang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887250 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature