title: Overview of family needs after critical illness: from assessment to intervention.
abstract: Results of numerous independent studies suggest that families of a critically ill hospitalized member have similar needs that they can readily identify as very important. Empirical analysis of results compiled from many studies across patient populations, settings, geographic locations, and over time indicates that families have primary needs for assurance, proximity, and information. These primary family needs provide a research-based framework to guide critical care nurses in implementing and evaluating family-centered nursing interventions.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Leske
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003422:Critical Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D015399:Nursing Research; D010347:Patient Care Planning