title: Review of evidence about family presence during resuscitation.
abstract: Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) has not been implemented consistently as standard practice across health care settings despite the availability of supporting research and recommendations from professional organizations. Health care providers, patients, families, and the public have divergent attitudes about FPDR. Inconsistencies in if, when, and how FPDR is offered can lead to inequities in care. This article presents relevant research on attitudes about FPDR and interventions to help change practice. The authors also share their experience with a project to implement FPDR in a medical intensive care unit.
authors.affiliation: Center for Learning Innovation and Practice, Baylor Scott & White Health, 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 600, Dallas, North Texas 75201, USA. Electronic address: sonyaf@baylorhealth.edu.
authors.forename: Sonya A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Flanders
authors.affiliation: 4 Truett Medical ICU, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Strasen
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D014789:Visitors to Patients
keywords: Family presence during resuscitation; Family-centered care; Family-witnessed resuscitation; Patient-centered care; Resuscitation