Family Presence During Invasive Procedures and Resuscitation Clinical Practice Guideline-Family Presence During Invasive Procedures and Resuscitation Clinical Practice Guideline

Family Presence During Invasive Procedures and Resuscitation Clinical Practice Guideline

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This clinical practice guideline explores the topic of family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitation. The document reviews the literature and discusses the perspectives of patients, family members, and healthcare professionals on this practice. The majority of studies found that patients and families prefer family presence for emotional support and staying informed. Healthcare professionals have mixed opinions, but evidence suggests that family presence does not negatively impact patient care. The document emphasizes the need for trained staff and policies to support family presence. Other studies in the evidence table include research on the impact of family education on anxiety and the attitudes of healthcare professionals. Overall, the evidence suggests that healthcare providers have diverse attitudes, and education and policy development can promote a supportive environment for family presence. The document also includes information on the study selection process, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and databases searched for the literature review.

Keywords

clinical practice guideline

family presence

invasive procedures

resuscitation

literature review

patient perspective

healthcare professional perspective

emotional support

trained staff

supportive environment