title: Needs of families of critically ill patients: state of the science and future directions.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the needs of families of critically ill patients and offers suggestions for future research. Continuous, systematic study about the needs of families of critically ill patients is necessary for nursing to be responsive to the health care needs of society in the 21st century.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Leske
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D016134:Organizational Policy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control