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Nurses' Perception of their Role in the Active Participation of Family Caregivers in the Care of Patients Hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Fateme Mahmoudi lerd   , Elham Navab , Hamid Haghani , Mahboobe Shali * |
| Department of Critical Care Nursing, Tehran School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & none , mehraneshali@yahoo.com |
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Background & aim: The role of family caregivers is recognized as an important principle in advancing care goals. Knowing the importance of the role of nurses in the participation of family caregivers in the matter of care is important in achieving the goals of family-centered care. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the nurses' understanding of their role regarding the active participation of family caregivers in the care of patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Methods: In this cross-sectional study in 2024, 150 nurses working in ICUs affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected using proportional stratified sampling. In order to collect information, two questionnaires were used, including demographic information and a questionnaire on the nurses' understanding of their role towards family caregivers.
Results: The nurses participating in the research had an average age of 34.6±7.88, and most of them were female (77.3%) and 62% were married. The average score of nurses' understanding of their role was 40.79 ± 6.87 (moderate understanding). Based on the statistical analysis, the nurses' understanding had a statistically significant relationship with the participation of family caregivers in patient care (P = 0.004).
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that nurses had a moderate understanding of their role towards family caregivers in active participation in patient care. Given the importance of nurses' understanding of the active participation of family caregivers, it is recommended to carry out managerial and organizational interventions and provide the necessary conditions to promote a family-centered care culture in the care system. |
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| Keywords: Family-Centered Care, Family Caregivers, Intensive Care Units, Nurses |
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Received: 2024/11/20 | Accepted: 2024/12/17 | Published: 2025/04/16
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