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This research examines how family caregivers can assist in pain assessment for patients in the ICU who cannot communicate.

March 25, 2026Nursing in Critical Care0 citationsOpen Access

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

ASAnmol Shahid BSBonnie G. Sept SMStephana J. Moss

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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

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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