Descriptions and Practices of Family Engagement in Emergency Care Setting

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to explore and describe nurses' perceptions of their levels and practices of family engagement in Emergency Departments and the experiences of family members in delivery of Emergency Department care.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Nurses: Registered professional nurses, including those with a diploma, associate's degree, and baccalaureate degrees, who are in charge of the plan of care for the ED patient.

Nurses who have been working in that particular ED environment for at least 6 months.

Nurses involved in providing direct patient care (not managers).

Nurses who are employed by the institution of the research study, not agency staff.

Disqualifiers

Nurses not caring for patients in the ED

Family members who are not present in the ED with the patient.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nurse Interview
  • Family Interview

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators