Interventions for family involvement enhance end-of-life care for hospitalized patients: an integrative review

This integrative review highlights the effectiveness of interventions to increase family involvement in end-of-life care, demonstrating positive impacts on patient comfort, family satisfaction, and communication. Despite progress in incorporating families into communication and decision-making, further efforts are needed to ensure their presence and direct care involvement. Future research should focus on improving these interventions to enhance scalability and support comprehensive family involvement, including digital tools for participation.

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BMC Nursing
Published
2024-12-18
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02538-z
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14
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Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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Interventions for family involvement enhance end-of-life care for hospitalized patients: an integrative review

Y.H. Kim, Dong‐Hee Kim
14 citations
BMC Nursing
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
6.30
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Interventions for family involvement enhance end-of-life care for hospitalized patients: an integrative review

Y.H. Kim, Dong‐Hee Kim
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14 citations

Abstract

This integrative review highlights the effectiveness of interventions to increase family involvement in end-of-life care, demonstrating positive impacts on patient comfort, family satisfaction, and communication. Despite progress in incorporating families into communication and decision-making, further efforts are needed to ensure their presence and direct care involvement. Future research should focus on improving these interventions to enhance scalability and support comprehensive family involvement, including digital tools for participation.

BMC NursingVol. 23(1)
Pusan National University (KR)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
6.30
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