Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
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Mrs. Jessica Naber, RN, PhD
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Background:
Families want more involvement in their loved one’s care than they did just twenty years ago. Especially, in the matter of resuscitation efforts, this involvement remains controversial.
Evidence and Findings:
Based on research, theories, and multiple educated opinions, family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) needs to be implemented in hospitals. Theories by Kolcaba and Helvie demonstrate a need for comfort and positive energy around patients to enhance the healing process. Evidence has shown multiple benefits of FPDR. The patient receives a holistic approach of care, the family gains closure and feeling of participation of care, and provides a plan for the staff to follow.
Conclusion:
FPDR should be implemented in hospitals and all domains of medicine will benefit from the new protocol.
Key Words: resuscitation, family, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), policy, support, holistic care, HCP (health care provider), FPDR (family presence during resuscitation).
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Evidence Based Best Practices in Clinical Healthcare (Posters)
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Family Presence During Resuscitation
Background:
Families want more involvement in their loved one’s care than they did just twenty years ago. Especially, in the matter of resuscitation efforts, this involvement remains controversial.
Evidence and Findings:
Based on research, theories, and multiple educated opinions, family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) needs to be implemented in hospitals. Theories by Kolcaba and Helvie demonstrate a need for comfort and positive energy around patients to enhance the healing process. Evidence has shown multiple benefits of FPDR. The patient receives a holistic approach of care, the family gains closure and feeling of participation of care, and provides a plan for the staff to follow.
Conclusion:
FPDR should be implemented in hospitals and all domains of medicine will benefit from the new protocol.
Key Words: resuscitation, family, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), policy, support, holistic care, HCP (health care provider), FPDR (family presence during resuscitation).