Study ProblemA research problem identifies an area of concern when a gap exists in the knowledge needed for nursing practice (Burns & Grove, 2003, p 55). Family presence during invasive procedures and CPR is considered a right, obligation, and natural event by some organizations, notably nursing (Blair, 2004). According to a survey cosponsored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the Emergency Nurses Association only 5% of U.S. hospitals have written policies on family presence during invasive procedures and CPR (Aug 2003). The problem prompting this study was the need to determine if the presence of family was comforting to the client, distressing to the family members observing the procedure or resuscitation, or uncomfortable for the caregivers and would implementing family presence programs be justifiable (Myers et al., 2000)Nurses have the opportunity to preserve the wholeness, dignity, and integrity of the family unit from birth to death (Myers et al.,
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English: This graph depicts the Linear Probability...2000). The benefits identified through research will guide education and assist nurses supporting families during invasive procedures and CPR. Family presence allows nurses the opportunity to educate families regarding clients' conditions and increased families knowledge.
Study PurposeThe research purpose, derived from the research problem, identifies the goal or aim of the study (Burns & Grove, 2003, p 55). The purpose of this study is to determine if the presence of family comforted the client, distressed the family, or caused discomfort for the caregivers, and would implementing family presence programs be justifiable (Myers et al., 2000)Research questionsResearch questions are concise, probing statements that include one or more variables or concepts (Burns & Grove, 2003, p 87). Research questions direct the flow of the study. The article identified one question. The question was, "Is the presence of family comforting to the patient, distressing to the family members observing procedures, or...