Exploring emergency nurses’ attitudes toward family presence during resuscitation: a cross-sectional study in Southwest China

This study aimed to investigate emergency nurses’ perceptions of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) and its correlates in Southwest China. A cross-sectional survey of 315 emergency nurses from 28 hospitals in Sichuan Province was conducted from August–September 2024. The Chinese versions of the Family Presence Risk-Benefit Scale (FPR-BS) and Family Presence Self-Confidence Scale (FPS-CS) were used. Multiple linear regression analyzed correlates of FPDR perception. Mean FPR-BS and FPS-CS scores were 2.65 ± 0.69 and 2.41 ± 0.59, respectively, indicating low-to-moderate perceived benefits and confidence. Years of emergency nursing experience (β = 0.21, P < 0.001), specialist certification (β = 0.22, P < 0.001), invitation frequency (β = 0.15, P = 0.001), and confidence (β = 0.40, P < 0.001) were independently associated with FPDR perception. Findings suggest that emergency nurses perceived relatively low benefits of FPDR and reported low self-confidence. Therefore, targeted education, mentored practice, and institutional policies are needed to facilitate FPDR implementation in China.