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

Key Points

• 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

Structured PICO

Abstract