Which individual and organizational factors shape nurses' attitudes toward family involvement in nursing care? A multicenter cross-sectional study
Nurses' attitudes toward family involvement are shaped by a dynamic interplay of psychological, relational, and organizational factors. Structural policies, while necessary, are insufficient on their own. Promoting family-centered care requires addressing nurses' emotional well-being and supporting relational competencies, particularly in high-stress settings. These findings call for integrated interventions and further longitudinal research to explore how attitudes evolve over time and respond to systemic changes.
Authors
- Beatrice Albanesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7919-2927)
- Erika Bassi
- Sara Campagna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2722-1818)
- Tatiana Bolgeo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7322-7009)
- Federica Canzan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9927-6554)
- Stefano Toccoli
- Elisa Ambrosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0336-5956)
- Claudio Maliziola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1896-8672)
- Jessica Longhini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-075X)
- Sonia Bogotto
- Maria Grazia Cengia
- Alberto Dal Molin
- Fabio Vicariotto
- Luisella Canta
- Sabrina Contini
- Katia Moffa
- Giulia Randon
- Anna Brugnolli
- Valerio Dimonte
- Alvisa Palese
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro” (IT)
- University of Udine (IT)
- University of Trento (IT)
- ASL Roma (IT)
- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Piacenza (IT)
- Provincia Autonoma di Trento (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Asti (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Nazionale SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Nursing Studies
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105358
- Primary Topic
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00