Analysis of the Needs of Relatives of Severely Ill Patients in ICU

The patient’s unexpected admission and hospitalization in the ICU is a stressful situation for both the patient and his family. The patient and the rest of the family are a system of people connected with strong motional ties and if a member is seriously ill, the rest of the members should take on the lead role in care but also in physical and emotional well-being [1,2]. In addition, these members are experiencing needs that are soaring due to the particular environment of ICU, as well as a variety of negative emotions such as anger and despair. Since 1970s, the scientific community has been particularly interested in exploring the needs of the family throughout the patient’s hospitalization in the ICU.