Randomized Trial of Communication Facilitators to Reduce Family Distress and Intensity of End-of-Life Care

Randall Curtis, J.; D. Treece, Patsy; L. Nielsen, Elizabeth; Gold, Julia; S. Ciechanowski, Paul; E. Shannon, Sarah; Khandelwal, Nita; P. Young, Jessica; A. Engelberg, Ruth

doi:10.1164/rccm.201505-0900oc

Public

Randomized Trial of Communication Facilitators to Reduce Family Distress and Intensity of End-of-Life Care

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jan 1, 2016 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

J. Randall Curtis

Patsy D. Treece

Elizabeth L. Nielsen

Abstract

Abstract Rationale Communication with family of critically ill patients is often poor and associated with family distress. Objectives To determine if an intensive care unit (ICU) communication facilitator reduces family distress and intensity of end-of-life care. Methods We conducted a randomized tr...

Discussions