Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a bibliographic review
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Correa Fernández AM, Santamaría Abad A, Eiros Bouza JM. Presencia de los familiares durante las maniobras de RCP. Metas Enferm 2013; 16(3):64-69.
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1Ana María Correa Fernández, 2Antonio Santamaría Abad, 3José María Eiros Bouza
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1Enfermera. 2Enfermero, doctor por la Universidad de Salamanca. 3Catedrático de Microbiologia. Universidad de Valladolid.
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Ana María Correa Fernández. C/ Miguel Delibes, 19. 47420 Íscar (Valladolid).
Contact email: iscariense1984@hotmail.com
Abstract
Objectives: to learn about the current situation of knowledge regarding presence of relatives during resuscitation maneuvers, and to identify the factors which drive its occurrence.
Materials and method: A bibliographic review was conducted, consisting of the analysis of 15 articles, by searching the terms “protocol”; “family presence”; “critical care”; “family presence during resuscitation”, “nurse autonomy” in different databases: Pubmed, IME, CINHAL and IBECS, during the period 1987 and 2011, and without language limitation. This review included articles dealing with series based on attitudes and experiences of the professional nurse, studies conducted in Spain and other countries, and the use of protocols associated with CPR-family.
Results and conclusions: culture, the healthcare professional, existing protocols, and hospital unit, are factors which have an impact on the consideration and acceptance of family presence during CPR. Most publications reviewed are in favor of relatives being present, but as long as there are well-defined written protocols to establish guidelines for the healthcare team. Training programs targeted at professionals, and the concept of a “Family Facilitator”, may be assessed as a new perspective in patient care. More research into this practice is required.
Materials and method: A bibliographic review was conducted, consisting of the analysis of 15 articles, by searching the terms “protocol”; “family presence”; “critical care”; “family presence during resuscitation”, “nurse autonomy” in different databases: Pubmed, IME, CINHAL and IBECS, during the period 1987 and 2011, and without language limitation. This review included articles dealing with series based on attitudes and experiences of the professional nurse, studies conducted in Spain and other countries, and the use of protocols associated with CPR-family.
Results and conclusions: culture, the healthcare professional, existing protocols, and hospital unit, are factors which have an impact on the consideration and acceptance of family presence during CPR. Most publications reviewed are in favor of relatives being present, but as long as there are well-defined written protocols to establish guidelines for the healthcare team. Training programs targeted at professionals, and the concept of a “Family Facilitator”, may be assessed as a new perspective in patient care. More research into this practice is required.
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family facilitatorprotocols
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