Parent communication with care teams and preparation for family meetings in the paediatric cardiac ICU: a qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123001282
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The paediatric cardiac ICU presents unique challenges to optimal communication practices, which may impact participation in medical decision-making and long-term psychosocial outcomes for families. This study characterised parent perceptions of (1) team practices that… read more here.
Keywords: team; cardiac icu; communication; family meetings ... See more keywords
Revering Individual Autonomy During Goals of Care Family Meetings
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DOI: 10.1080/21507740.2021.1942312
Abstract: Koutsouras, Eastwood, and Krishnamurthy (2021) describe an extraordinarily challenging case involving an incapacitated critically ill patient, and a surrogate family member with both speech, and language limitations that had to communicated via two interpreters. The… read more here.
Keywords: decision; family meetings; goals care; family ... See more keywords
What is the evidence for conducting palliative care family meetings? A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216316658833
Abstract: Background: Structured family meeting procedures and guidelines suggest that these forums enhance family–patient–team communication in the palliative care inpatient setting. However, the vulnerability of palliative patients and the resources required to implement family meetings in… read more here.
Keywords: family meetings; systematic review; family; evidence ... See more keywords