This article was originally published as: CULTURALY DIVERSE FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR HOSPITALISED RELATIVES IN ACUTE CARE WARDS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
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Abstract
Objective: To describe the experiences of culturally diverse family members who make the decision to stay with their relatives in acute care wards.
Design: A qualitative descriptive study.
Setting: Medical and surgical wards in an acute care hospital with a 70% non-English speaking background patient population.
Subjects: Eight culturally diverse family members who stayed with their hospitalised relatives for at least four shifts or the equivalent hours.
Method: In-depth interviews of approximately 45 minutes.
Findings: Three main categories described the experience of family members. These categories were carrying out in-hospital roles, adhering to ward rules, and facing concerns.
Conclusions: Findings indicate nurses and family members could benefit from negotiating active partnerships; family friendly ward environments need to be fostered, supported by appropriate policies; and further research is needed into culturally diverse family members’ partnerships with nurses in acute care settings.
Authors
- Jane Cioffi
Keywords
family members, experiences, hospitalisation, culturally diverse
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