Families in Critical Condition: Between the Uncertainty of the Evidence and the Duty of Care
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Intensive care, family, practice guidelines as topic, humanization of care, researchAbstract
The hospitalization of a loved one in an intensive care unit (ICU) often occurs unexpectedly, negatively affecting the mental health of family members. International guidelines for family-centered care in the ICU propose interventions aimed at mitigating this emotional impact, although the evidence supporting them remains limited. Nursing, as a discipline, plays a key role in generating knowledge that makes it possible to validate and support humanization practices aimed at mitigating the emotional burden experienced by family members in ICUs.
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