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Rehabilitation of people who are critically ill has received increased attention
in recent years, although this has not extended to specifically facilitating
family involvement. Engaging families in the rehabilitation arc has the potential
to optimize outcomes.
Likely benefits include redirecting family psychological
distress into an active participatory role, humanizing the patient illness and
recovery experience, and supporting staff and the health care system beyond the
constraints of therapy time. This viewpoint explores why families should be
engaged in critical care rehabilitation, gives an overview of the evidence for
family participation in bedside care, and provides practical implementation
strategies and signpost areas for future research.

Langue : ANGLAIS