Hearing from the silent: patients' experiences of family presence during resuscitation

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dc.contributor.advisorMoules, Nancy J.
dc.contributor.authorMetzger, Michael Daniel
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:35:07Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:35:07Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 107-120en
dc.descriptionIncludes copy of ethics approvals. Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence.en
dc.description.abstractFamily 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.
dc.format.extentx, 127 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationMetzger, 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/4938en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/4938
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/105939
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyNursing
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleHearing from the silent: patients' experiences of family presence during resuscitation
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineNursing
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Nursing (MN)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2114 627942984
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