title: Benefits and pitfalls of family presence during resuscitation.
abstract: The witnessing of resuscitation by a close family member is becoming increasingly common (Booth et al, 2004), yet the area remains under-researched. Findings from a limited number of studies show mixed feelings among health care staff about the benefits to the relative. However, family members who were present during the resuscitation attempt believed they had contributed in some way to the treatment. Health care providers should be aware of the benefits and pitfalls of family witnessed resuscitation (FWR) so they can make evidence-based decisions.
authors.affiliation: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.
authors.forename: Rob
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Harteveldt
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010362:Patients' Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000523:psychology*; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*