Baumhover Nancy C, May Kathleen M
College of Nursing & Health Innovation, Arizona State University, College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
AACN Adv Crit Care. 2013 Apr-Jun;24(2):130-48. doi: 10.1097/NCI.0b013e318286489e.
Families of patients in adult critical care are susceptible to physiological symptoms, emotional distress, persuasion, burden, and postintensive care syndrome-family, as defined by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. The specific aims of this article are to (1) describe the state of science about the concept of vulnerability of families of patients in adult critical care, through analysis and synthesis of relevant literature; (2) explore resources available to reduce or prevent vulnerability of this population; and (3) propose considerations for research with this population. Concept analysis and synthesis strategies support the definition of this concept through review of the literature to describe antecedents, defining characteristics, and consequences of the vulnerability of families of patients in adult critical care. The authors present resources for both families and health care professionals and recommendations for potential collaborative efforts that could reduce risks and promote the health of this vulnerable population.
根据危重病医学会的定义，成人重症监护病房患者的家属易出现生理症状、情绪困扰、压力、负担以及重症监护后综合征-家属型。本文的具体目的是：（1）通过对相关文献的分析与综合，描述成人重症监护病房患者家属脆弱性概念的科学现状；（2）探索可用于减少或预防该人群脆弱性的资源；（3）提出针对该人群研究的注意事项。概念分析与综合策略通过回顾文献来支持这一概念的定义，以描述成人重症监护病房患者家属脆弱性的前提条件、定义特征和后果。作者为家属和医疗保健专业人员提供了资源，并就可能降低风险和促进这一脆弱人群健康的潜在合作努力提出了建议。
