Outcomes for Family Members after the ICU Experience: Part 2

Management, challenges and opportunities

The lecture duration is 13min.

0.25 CPD Points, 0.25 CEUs, 0.25 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Natalie McAndrew
Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Lecture Summary

Critical illness can be a traumatic experience and impact the long-term outcomes of ICU survivors and their family caregivers. This presentation focuses on the outcomes of family caregivers and provides clinical practice strategies to improve the family experience in the ICU and beyond. We also offer future directions for research, practice and policy.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses
Trainee Critical Care Doctors

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe the family experience after the ICU and outcomes for family caregivers
  • Explore interventions aimed at family inclusion and support during and after the ICU in collaboration with your interdisciplinary team
  • Develop a handout of supportive resources for families that you could routinely provide as part of the ICU transfer/discharge process.