title: Experiences in children of critically ill parents: a time of emotional disruption and need for support.
abstract: The purpose of this phenomenologic study was to describe effects of a parental critical care hospitalization on the family as viewed by children. Interviews were conducted with eleven male phenomenologic techniques and showed these four major themes: (1) emotional turmoil, (2) family disruption, (3) need for support, and (4) minor illnesses. These disruptions are strong and need to be treated through nursing interventions.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Craft
authors.forename: M Z
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Titler
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DeHamer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010343:Patient Admission; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology