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

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