title: Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
abstract: A recent phenomenon in emergency and critical care settings is the presence of family members during resuscitation events. It remains controversial in most institutions, but evidence is increasing that the experience has positive benefits for family members. In this article, the origin of family presence is described and research evidence about the experience is presented. Three case studies are presented to illustrate typical events, including the potential role of the hospital chaplain. Recommendations for implementation are included.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1700 Red River, Austin, TX 78701, USA. apclark@mail.utexas.edu
authors.forename: Angela P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Aldridge
authors.forename: Cathie E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Guzzetta
authors.forename: Patty
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nyquist-Heise
authors.lastname: Reverend Mike Norris
authors.forename: Patti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Loper
authors.forename: Theresa A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Voelmeck
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*