The Effect of the Presence of A Companion on Patient Anxiety and Family Satisfaction in Patients Hospitalized in the Burn Intensive Care Unit

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Sepahi Sepideh; Pazargadi Mehrnoosh; Barkhordari Sharifabad Maasoumeh

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Journal: Nursing And Midwifery Journal Year:2024 | Volume:8 | Issue:11 Page(s): 974-983

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Title

The Effect of the Presence of A Companion on Patient Anxiety and Family Satisfaction in Patients Hospitalized in the Burn Intensive Care Unit

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Sepahi Sepideh | Pazargadi Mehrnoosh | Barkhordari Sharifabad Maasoumeh | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

Burns

Anxiety

Family

Satisfaction

Intensive Care

Companion Presence

Abstract

Background & Aims: Anxiety in burn patients can prolong recovery. The presence of a Family companion may help reduce patient Anxiety and increase Family Satisfaction. This study aimed to determine the effect of Family presence on patient Anxiety and Family Satisfaction in burn Intensive Care units (ICUs) at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil, Iran, in 2023.
Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial included 57 eligible patients and their families admitted to the burn ICU. Participants were divided into an intervention group (n=30), where a companion was allowed to stay at the bedside for 90 minutes daily for six consecutive days, and a control group (n=27), where companions could only visit via video call. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A), and the Family Satisfaction in the ICU questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-24, paired and independent t-tests, and descriptive statistics.
Results: Before the intervention, the two groups showed no significant differences in demographic characteristics, Anxiety levels, or Family Satisfaction. After the intervention, the mean Anxiety score in the intervention group significantly decreased from 8.42±1.90 to 2.73±1.36 (p<0.001), while no significant change was observed in the control group (9.19±1.00 to 8.78±1.28, p=0.054). Family Satisfaction in the intervention group significantly increased from 61.10±13.98 to 103.93±8.79 (p<0.001), whereas the control group showed only a slight increase (63.40±13.87 to 68.37±12.60). Post-intervention comparisons between the two groups revealed significant differences in both Anxiety (p<0.001) and Family Satisfaction (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Structured Family presence significantly reduces Anxiety in burn patients and enhances Family Satisfaction. Therefore, incorporating Family visitation programs into burn care protocols is recommended to improve emotional support and overall patient outcomes.

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