title: Implemented family presence protocols: an integrative review.
abstract: Family presence during resuscitation or invasive procedures is controversial, but research suggests multiple benefits. Professional organizations recommend developing family presence protocols; however, few hospitals have them. This integrative review examined research evidence regarding implemented family presence protocols for adults in the hospital setting-specifically, the use of protocols and providers' feedback. Four key findings include a positive trend in family presence practice, varying provider attitudes, problems with family facilitators, and factors inhibiting or facilitating protocol implementation.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206, USA. rpankop@purdue.edu
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pankop
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thorlton
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Spitzer
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*