Facilitating Communication for Family Members of Critically Ill Patients During and Following a Hospital Stay: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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The authors aimed to determine whether a "communication facilitator" intervention could improve communication and reduce depressive symptoms among family members of critically ill patients during and after their hospital stay. The randomized controlled trial found no significant difference in depression levels between the intervention and control groups over six months, although some secondary outcomes related to family-reported experiences showed small improvements. Overall, the involvement of communication facilitators did not lead to a reduction in depressive symptoms for family members facing high-stress situations.
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