Hearing from the silent: patients' experiences of family presence during resuscitation
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2012
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Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) is a practice that is increasing in critical care units. In this philosophical hermeneutic study, four individuals who experienced resuscitation were interviewed to gain an understanding of the experience of FPDR for the patients. Findings revealed that family presence for individuals who experienced resuscitation provided an ongoing understanding of the experience. Family presence also provided a connection to the family and a reason to survive the resuscitation. In addition the participants described an ability to see or know what was happening even in a state of coma and/or sedation. As well, the definitions of "family," "presence," and "resuscitation" were explored with the participants and it was found that, while definitions had little meaning for the participants, their individual experiences were significant. These findings provided an understanding of the patients' experiences of FPDR and this study suggests that FPDR can continue to evolve and be integrated into practice.
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Bibliography: p. 107-120
Includes copy of ethics approvals. Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.
Includes copy of ethics approvals. Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.
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Metzger, M. D. (2012). Hearing from the silent: patients' experiences of family presence during resuscitation (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4938