Are Family Characteristics Associated With Attendance at Family Centered Rounds in the PICU?*

Abstract

Families feel that participating in family centered rounds improves the care of their children. Those that like attending rounds are more likely to participate in family centered rounds, but family demographic characteristics were not associated with rounds attendance. Future studies are needed to identify barriers to family participation in family centered rounds.

Guidelines for Family-Centered Care in the Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult ICU

“…The majority of literature examining family presence on rounds is descriptive or observational in nature and focuses on the needs, perceptions and preferences of family members and healthcare providers. Studies have been conducted in the adult (46)(47)(48), pediatric (49,50) or neonatal (51,52) ICUs. In general, family members are as satisfied or slightly more satisfied when they participate in rounds and tend to be more in favor of family participation than support the traditional rounds format that excludes family members.…”

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Research Priorities—Initiating International Dialogue

“…However, this is not standard practice across the world. 37,38 More specifically, there is a trend towards allowing parents during medical and nursing rounds [39][40][41][42][43] and, when requested, witnessing a resuscitation of their child. 44,45 The provision of information and support to parents has mainly been studied by explorative research.…”

Communication With Limited English-Proficient Families in the PICU

“…Family conferences are the most frequently studied communication setting 10–12 ; however, the perspectives of LEP families of communication during these conferences remain unknown. The English-proficient (EP) parent perspective has been explored during PICU rounds, indicating that family members were more satisfied when they participate 13–17 ; however, LEP families were excluded from these studies. Bedside conferences, defined as communication at the bedside during times other than rounds or planned family meetings, have rarely been studied.…”