Open AccessDeveloping a theory of family care during critical illness
Author(s) -
Jennifer de Beer,
Petra Brysiewicz
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
southern african journal of critical care/the southern african journal of critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.129
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2078-676X
pISSN - 1562-8264
DOI - 10.7196/sajcc.2019.v35i1.388
Subject(s) - grounded theory , empowerment , nursing , medicine , context (archaeology) , distress , health care , psychology , qualitative research , clinical psychology , social science , sociology , political science , law , economics , economic growth , paleontology , biology
The critical illness of a loved one can negatively affect all family members (FMs), leading to the interruption of family functioning and integrity. Hospitalisation is a stressful, unplanned event for both the patient and FMs and is associated with psychological disturbances, emotional distress and altered family roles and functioning.