What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how family members participate in early rehabilitation of cardiac surgery patients in the ICU.

April 24, 2026

Experiences of Family Members Participating in Early Rehabilitation of Cardiac Surgery ICU Patients: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Resultado clave

A structured, nurse-led framework is necessary to effectively guide and optimize family participation in the early rehabilitation of cardiac surgery ICU patients.

Puntos clave

The aim is to explore how family members participate in early rehabilitation of cardiac surgery patients in the ICU.
Conducted qualitative interviews with family members
Analyzed experiences within the framework of critical care rehabilitation
Identified themes regarding family engagement
Family members expressed a need for guidance during rehabilitation
Participants reported feeling more involved with a structured approach
Engagement models can potentially improve patient outcomes and support for families

PICO estructurado

Población

Family members participating in early rehabilitation of cardiac surgery ICU patients

Intervención

Family participation in early rehabilitation

Resultado

Experiences of family members

A structured, nurse-led framework is necessary to guide and optimize family participation in early rehabilitation for cardiac surgery ICU patients.

Resultado numérico

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Resumen

This study emphasises the necessity of a structured, nurse-led framework to guide family participation in early rehabilitation within the cardiac surgery ICU, offering a theoretical foundation for optimising family engagement models in critical care rehabilitation.

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