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Factors Associated With Family Satisfaction With End-of-Life Care in the ICU

Hinkle, Laura J., Bosslet, Gabriel T., Torke, Alexia M.·2015·Chest

DOI 10.1378/chest.14-1098

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Background Family satisfaction with end-of-life care in the ICU has not previously been systematically reviewed. Our objective was to perform a review, synthesizing published data identifying factors associated with family satisfaction with end-of-life care in critically ill adult populations. Methods The following electronic databases were searched: MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), MEDLINE Updated, EMBASE (Excerpta Medical Database), CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), PsycInfo, and PubMed. Two authors reviewed retrieved titles and abstracts. Studies describing nonadult and non-ICU populations or not addressing end-of-life care, family satisfaction, or factors affecting satisfaction were excluded. The remaining articles underwent full review and data extraction by two authors. Quality was assessed using a checklist based on the recommendations of the Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials group. Results The search yielded 1,072 articles, with 23 articles describing 14 studies meeting inclusion criteria. All studies obtained satisfaction data from family members via surveys and structured interviews. Specific communication strategies increasing satisfaction included: expressions of empathy, nonabandonment, and assurances of comfort and provision of written information. Additionally, support for shared decision-making, family presence at time of death, and specific patient-care measures such as extubation be…

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Authors: Hinkle, L. J., Bosslet, G. T., & Torke, A. M.
Affiliations: Indiana University Health (US)
Corresponding author: Hinkle, Laura J.
ORCID: Hinkle, Laura J.
Bosslet, Gabriel T.
Torke, Alexia M.
Venue: Chest
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2015-01
Volume: 147
Issue: 1
Pages: 82-93
ISSN: 0012-3692 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1378/chest.14-1098
OpenAlex: W2012744799
Cited by: 142
References: 45
Citations by year: 2026: 8 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 24 · 2019: 20 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 3
FWCI: 0.93
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
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Locations: CHEST Journal (publishedVersion)
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Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Health Sciences › Medicine › Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine › Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
Keywords: family satisfaction, end-of-life care, intensive care unit, family communication, shared decision-making, palliative care, empathy, family presence at death, critical illness
MeSH terms: Decision Making, Family, Humans, Intensive Care Units, Patient Participation, Personal Satisfaction, Terminal Care

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