Family Role in Care of Patients With Neurological Conditions: International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium Proceedings

Jane Von Gaudecker, Christina Andrade, Priya Baby, Anne Kathrin Cassier-Woidasky, Thanh Cubria, Lena Marie Hupperich, Maria Elena M. Mariano, Gladys Mastamet, Peter Nydahl, Dai Wai M. Olson, Faith Sila, Sheena Ramazanu, Andrea Strayer, Miyuki Hirosue, Lori Rhudy

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Discussions during the 2022 International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium highlighted the impact of family in the care of neuroscience patients. This sparked conversations about the need for understanding global differences in family involvement in the care of patients with neurological conditions. METHODS: Neuroscience nurses from Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Vietnam collaborated to provide a short summary of family involvement in caring for patients with neurological conditions in their respective countries. RESULTS: Family roles for neuroscience patients vary across the globe. Caring for neuroscience patients can be challenging. Family involvement in treatment decisions and patient care can be affected by sociocultural beliefs and practices, economic factors, hospital policies, manifestation of the disease, and long-term care requirements. CONCLUSION: Understanding the geographic, cultural, and sociopolitical implications of family involvement in care is of benefit to neuroscience nurses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)119-124
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Neuroscience Nursing
Volume55
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2023

Keywords

  • culture
  • family role
  • global views
  • hospital care
  • neuroscience patients

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Medical–Surgical

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