Family presence

Trauma Columnist · Jan 24, 2008

I did my MSN research paper on family presence during resuscitation in the ER. It is a very interesting topic - will be glad to share my bibliography with you:

References

American College of Emergency Physicians. (2005). Family presence. Retrieved

April 29, 2005 from http://www.acep.org/webportal/PatientsConsumers/CriticalIssuesInEmergencyMedicine/FamilyPresence

American Nurses Association. (2005). Code of Ethics. Retrieved May 14, 2005 from

http://www.nursingworld.org/ethics/ecode.htm

Change Solutions. (2003). Approach to change. Retrieved May 3, 2005 from

http://www.changesolutionsgroup.com/approach.htm

Emergency Nurses Association. (2004). Family presence at the bedside during invasive

procedures and resuscitation. Retrieved May 14, 2005

from http://www.ena.org/about/position/familypresence.asp

Fallot, M. (2004). Ethical and legal considerations in pediatric surgery. Retrieved

May 1, 2005 from http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2951.htm

Gold, K. Bratton, S., Gorenflo, D., (2004, September). Family presence during pediatric

resuscitation: a national survey of prevalence and attitudes among healthcare

providers. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 5:510-512. Retrieved May 21, 2005

from http://80-gateway.ut.ovid.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/gw1/ovidweb.cgi

McLean, S., Guzzetta, C., White, C., et. al. (2003, May). Family presence during

cardiopulmonary resuscitation and invasive procedures: practices of critical care and emergency nurses - Family Issues In Critical Care. American Journal of

Critical Care Nursing. Retrieved May 3, 2005 from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NUB/is_3_12/ai_101414608/pg_1

King, C. (2001, May). Family Presence During Invasive Procedures And Resuscitation -

positives dominate survey results. American Operating Room Nurses

Journal. Retrieved May 14, 2005 from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_5_73/ai_74571589

Mclenathan, B, Torrington, K, Uyehara, C. (2000). Family member presence during

cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a survey of US and international critical care professionals. Chest. 12:00. Retrieved May 2, 2005 from

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0984/is_6_122/ai_96306101

Meyers, T., Eichhorn D., Guzzetta C. (1998). Family presence during invasive

procedures and resuscitation. Journal of Emergency Nursing. 24:5, 400-405. Retrieved November 12, 2002 from

http://www3.utsouthwestern.edu/parkland/pr/98/erstudy.html

Medstar. (2001). Family presence in the emergency room. Retrieved April 29, 2005 from

http://www.medstar.com

Midwest Values. (No date). Midwest values. Retrieved May 1, 2005 from

http://www.midwest-values.com/M_BnC.htm

O'Brien, M., Creamer, K., Mill, E., Welham, J. (2002, December). Tolerance of family

presence during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a snapshot of military

and civilian pediatricians, nurses, and residents. Pediatric Emergency Care.

18:6, 409-413. Retrieved May 21, 2005 from

http://80-gateway.ut.ovid.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/gw1/ovidweb.cgi

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. (2005). Website. Retrieved May 14, 2005 from

http://www.osfhealthcare.org

Press Ganey. (2005). Mission of the company. Retrieved May 4, 2005 from

http://www.pressganey.com/about_us/mission.php

Robinson, S., Mackenzie-Ross, S., Hewson, G., et al. (1998, August). Psychological

effects of witnessed resuscitation on bereaved relatives. Lancet. 352:614-617. Retrieved May 17, 2005 from http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673697121791/fulltext

Shelton, D. (2000). The American Heart Association tackles a social-ethical issue.

Retrieved April 29, 2005 from

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2000/09/18/hll20918.htm

Six Sigma. (2005). What is Six Sigma? Retrieved May 3, 2005 from

http://www.isixsigma.com/library/content/six-sigma-newbie.asp

gabeld · Jan 24, 2008

Thanks for the references.

What I need to know is if any of your ICU's have policies allowing family presence. I know our ED does. We just formulated a policy and are collecting data on the effects of family presence in code 99 and invasive procedures.