Program improves care, hospital collaborations. Surveys measured family stress level.
Significant impact seen in degree to which families feel involved in decision-making. Stress levels of family members reduced when they receive information or services. Staff identification and referrals of families in need of services also increase.
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003625:Data Collection; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States