Family Presence During Invasive Procedures
Publication Date: January 1, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Family member presence during invasive procedures or resuscitation should be offered as an option to family members and should be based on written institution policies. (A)
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Concerns that family presence is detrimental to the patient, the family, or the healthcare team are not supported by the evidence. (B)
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Acceptance of family presence may have some cultural basis. (B)
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Healthcare professionals support the presence of a designated healthcare professional assigned to family members present to provide explanation and comfort. (B)
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Educating staff in the development, ilnplementation, and evaluation of policy regarding family member presence provides structure and support to healthcare professionals involved in this practice. (B)
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Family Presence During Invasive Procedures
Authoring Organization
Emergency Nurses Association
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2019
Last Updated Month/Year
January 9, 2023
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Emergency care, Hospital, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Surgical technologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Counseling, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D014789 - Visitors to Patients, D005195 - Family Relations, D005190 - Family
Keywords
family presence