Surrogates' Decisional Conflict and Needs Regarding Invasive Procedures for Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Mixed‐Methods Study
The informational, support, and resource needs of surrogates play a critical role in decision-making for invasive procedures. Their informational needs primarily indicate difficulties in comprehending and integrating complex medical information within a limited timeframe. Clear, structured communication and emotional support may reduce decisional conflict and long-term regret.
Authors
- Wan‐Na Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8461-3864)
- Su‐Ying Fang
Institutions
- Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University Hospital (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Nursing
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.70213
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 41.85
Funders
- Fetzer Institute
- National Cheng Kung University Hospital
- National Cheng Kung University
- Taiwan Nurses Association