SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
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Senior
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Nursing
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Senior
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Nursing
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Senior
3rd Student Major
Nursing
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Neely Chandler, MSN, RN
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Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
The research provided analyzes the benefits and fears concerning Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) as a standard practice in healthcare facilities. Evidence is available that FPDR supports increased familial satisfaction and psychological outcomes as well as benefits to the patient and healthcare team involved in resuscitation efforts, however this practice is not consistently implemented in healthcare facilities. Three main studies were analyzed throughout this research in order to determine the causation of inconsistent and absent policies regarding FPDR. The analysis of these studies determined that there is a lack of guidelines, education, and policies resulting in absence of family members during resuscitation efforts. The evidence demonstrated that there is also fear among healthcare professionals (HCPs) that FPDR may have negative effects on family members, patient outcomes, and HCPs’ performance which include family horror, disturbed workflow, lack of support for the family, staff preparation, and situation-based decisions. The research also yielded positive results on psychological variables, lack of interference with medical efforts, increased stress in HCPs, and medico legal conflicts. A final finding demonstrated the controversial perception of FPDR and sensitivity surrounding the practice. The analysis as a whole establishes that the benefits of FPDR are not being implemented consistently in healthcare facilities due to a lack of clear guidelines, protocols, and education. This research can be applied to update code blue policies to include family members and a family support role in resuscitation efforts as well as develop FPDR education materials and training for HCPs.
Keywords: Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR), code blue policies, healthcare facilities, analysis, resuscitation efforts, family benefits
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The Benefits of Family Presence During Resuscitation
The research provided analyzes the benefits and fears concerning Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) as a standard practice in healthcare facilities. Evidence is available that FPDR supports increased familial satisfaction and psychological outcomes as well as benefits to the patient and healthcare team involved in resuscitation efforts, however this practice is not consistently implemented in healthcare facilities. Three main studies were analyzed throughout this research in order to determine the causation of inconsistent and absent policies regarding FPDR. The analysis of these studies determined that there is a lack of guidelines, education, and policies resulting in absence of family members during resuscitation efforts. The evidence demonstrated that there is also fear among healthcare professionals (HCPs) that FPDR may have negative effects on family members, patient outcomes, and HCPs’ performance which include family horror, disturbed workflow, lack of support for the family, staff preparation, and situation-based decisions. The research also yielded positive results on psychological variables, lack of interference with medical efforts, increased stress in HCPs, and medico legal conflicts. A final finding demonstrated the controversial perception of FPDR and sensitivity surrounding the practice. The analysis as a whole establishes that the benefits of FPDR are not being implemented consistently in healthcare facilities due to a lack of clear guidelines, protocols, and education. This research can be applied to update code blue policies to include family members and a family support role in resuscitation efforts as well as develop FPDR education materials and training for HCPs.
Keywords: Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR), code blue policies, healthcare facilities, analysis, resuscitation efforts, family benefits