Family and Nurses' Perceptions Regarding the Family Needs of Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units in Public Sector Hospitals of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Family Needs in ICU: Perceptions of Families and Nurses
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Background: Family members of ICU patients often experience significant emotional and psychological stress, necessitating a clear understanding of their needs to support their well-being and involvement in patient care.
Objective: To assess and compare family members’ and nurses’ perceptions regarding the family needs of ICU patients in public sector hospitals in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 377 family members and 100 ICU nurses from Lady Reading Hospital, Khyber Teaching Hospital, and Hayatabad Medical Complex. Data were collected using an adapted Critical Care Family Needs Inventory (CCFNI), focusing on assurance, information, support, proximity, and comfort. Ethical approval was obtained, and analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: Family members reported assurance as their highest need (M = 3.26, SD = 0.37), followed by information (M = 3.16, SD = 0.30), support (M = 3.15, SD = 0.29), proximity (M = 3.11, SD = 0.49), and comfort (M = 3.02, SD = 0.29). Nurses rated assurance (M = 3.27, SD = 0.36) and proximity (M = 3.25, SD = 0.41) as top priorities. There was no significant difference between the two groups' mean scores (p = 0.567).
Conclusion: Both family members and nurses prioritize assurance and information, highlighting the need for effective communication and support in ICU settings to enhance family satisfaction and involvement in care.
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