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Duncan J, Powers K, Twibell R. Preparing nurses to support the family during resuscitation: An exploratory-descriptive qualitative study. Research poster presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
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Research poster presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
Abstract
Background: The family support person role during resuscitation is a complex role that requires preparation and education. This practice is a growing recommendation across the nation, yet there is a clear lack of guidance on how to prepare nurses for this pivotal role.
Objectives: The purpose was to explore how bedside nurses prepared for the family support person role. Secondly, to understand their perceptions of education and preparation needed prior to assuming this role.
Methods: Exploratory-descriptive qualitative design was used to guide the study. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used for sample selection. Sixteen individual interviews produced data for thematic analysis. All participants had previously fulfilled the family support person role.
Results: Three themes emerged from thematic analysis: Who should perform the role, Why role preparation is needed, and How to prepare for the role. These three themes captured participants’ views on identifying and better preparing nurses to support families during resuscitative events. Participants agreed nurses are ideal support persons but are often left unprepared. Education and experience are important to ensure effective role performance and positive family outcomes.
Conclusion: This study is the first known to examine nurses’ perceptions of how to effectively prepare nurses for the family support person role. Educational institutions and healthcare organizations can support family centered care as a priority.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
11-13-2024
Preparing nurses to support the family during resuscitation: An exploratory-descriptive qualitative study
Background: The family support person role during resuscitation is a complex role that requires preparation and education. This practice is a growing recommendation across the nation, yet there is a clear lack of guidance on how to prepare nurses for this pivotal role.
Objectives: The purpose was to explore how bedside nurses prepared for the family support person role. Secondly, to understand their perceptions of education and preparation needed prior to assuming this role.
Methods: Exploratory-descriptive qualitative design was used to guide the study. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used for sample selection. Sixteen individual interviews produced data for thematic analysis. All participants had previously fulfilled the family support person role.
Results: Three themes emerged from thematic analysis: Who should perform the role, Why role preparation is needed, and How to prepare for the role. These three themes captured participants’ views on identifying and better preparing nurses to support families during resuscitative events. Participants agreed nurses are ideal support persons but are often left unprepared. Education and experience are important to ensure effective role performance and positive family outcomes.
Conclusion: This study is the first known to examine nurses’ perceptions of how to effectively prepare nurses for the family support person role. Educational institutions and healthcare organizations can support family centered care as a priority.
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Atrium Health Kings Mountain