title: ICU family support group sessions: family members' perceived benefits.
abstract: The purpose of this research was to identify the relationship between attending an ICU family support group and the family's appraisal of stress, social support, and hope. In addition, the family members' perceived benefits of attending an ICU family support family support group session does not significantly change stress levels, feelings of hope, and social support. Analysis of data reconfirms that family members of critically ill patients have a tremendous need for information. Although findings revealed that the majority of the family members who attended the support session would recommend attending again, it is unclear whether the support session method is the most beneficial and cost-effective means to support families of critically ill patients.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Sabo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kraay
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rudy
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bender
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lewandowski
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lombardo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Turk
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dawson
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003422:Critical Care; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support