title: The effects of technology on relatives in critical care environments.
abstract: Technology has both good and bad effects and is both the cause of and solution to many problems. Demonstrating a clear understanding of and competence with technology is one important way in which staff can foster relatives' confidence and trust. A number of emotional and behavioural responses to technology in spouses are highlighted. Fear, curiosity and security are relevant to relative's perceptions and responses.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Bristol Children's Hospital.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stroud
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*