Feasibility and Acceptability of a Patient‐ and Family‐Oriented Approach to Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit

Anmol Shahid; Bonnie G. Sept; Stephana J. Moss; Rebecca Brundin‐Mather; Karla D. Krewulak; Andrea Soo; Jeanna Parsons Leigh; Céline Gélinas; Kirsten M. Fiest; Henry T. Stelfox

doi:10.1111/nicc.70459

March 23, 2026Nursing in Critical CareOpen Access

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Patient‐ and Family‐Oriented Approach to Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit

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Key Points

This research examines how family caregivers can assist in pain assessment for patients in the ICU who cannot communicate.
Overview of the current pain assessment processes in the ICU
Analysis of family caregiver roles
Evaluation of patient communication capabilities
Family caregiver input could enhance pain assessment accuracy
Particular patients may benefit from this collaborative approach
Further research is necessary to validate these findings

Implication

Explores family caregiver involvement in pain assessment in the ICU, suggesting potential benefits for patients unable to communicate.

Abstract

Family caregiver involvement in pain assessment in the ICU may have the potential to complement clinical pain assessment in select contexts, particularly for patients who are unable to communicate, although further research is needed.

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Shahid et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Patient‐ and Family‐Oriented Approach to Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Patient‐ and Family‐Oriented Approach to Pain Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit

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