Family presence during resuscitation: A qualitative study of the experiences of families at the emergency medicine directorate of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) is increasingly recognized as a component of patient- and family-centred care, offering emotional support, fostering transparency, and strengthening trust in clinical care. However, in many Sub-Saharan African settings, including Ghana, the practice remains uncommon, undocumented, and lacks policy support. Fewer studies have examined families' experiences with FPDR than those of clinicians. This study explored the lived experiences of Ghanaian families with witnessed resuscitation of their loved ones in a tertiary hospital in Ghana. A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted to gain in-depth insights into the emotional, cognitive, and social experiences of family members present during resuscitation. Twelve participants were purposively

SUBMITTER: Boadi-Suadwa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758757 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature