Abstract NS4: Implementing an In-Patient Family Support Group in a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Wasserman, RN, BSN ◽  
Dewanda Smith, BS
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Ripple Effect ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Family Experience ◽  
Overall Response ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Center

Background: We identified that during the acute critical phase of stroke the families felt removed from the process. All focus is on stabilizing the patient while families are bystanders. Stroke creates a ripple effect; it doesn’t just happen to the patient it also happens to those around them. The purpose of initiating a Support Group was to provide an environment where family and friends are given a voice and support. Methods: The weekly Family and Friends Stroke Support Group was launched in January 2019 in the Family Center, a waiting room between the Neuro-critical Care and Neuro Intermediate Units. A flyer was posted in these Units, the Family Center, and included in education packets. After the inaugural session it was noted that there needed to be a process to increase attendance. Daily rounds were initiated to invite loved ones of current stroke patients to the support group. Discussions included: stroke education, community resources, and access to chaplain services. An open agenda offered a safe space for attendees to share their stories, thoughts, and questions. We measured the response to our intervention by reviewing Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. Results: Over seven months 122 family members and friends attended the Support Group, an average of 4.5 per session. The overall response by attendees was how they enjoyed the group sessions as depicted in this reoccurring statement: “I really needed this time to talk through my emotions with other people going through the same thing it’s so encouraging!” This initiative significantly improved the patient and family experience as reflected in the HCAHPS score domains. There was an improvement of 4.2% (on a 9-10/10 scale) in the Overall Global Rating of the Hospital domain and of 8.5% (with Strongly Agreed selected) in the Good Understanding and Management of Health domain. Conclusion: A hospital based in-patient Family Support Group is beneficial to the family experience in an acute stroke setting as evidenced by improved HCAHPS scores. Daily rounds and participation of staff ensure the Support Group is well attended. Overall response of attendees has been positive: “This support group has been great I didn't even know I needed to talk until I did, thank you so much!”

The Family Support Group in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

1987 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Finger
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terapi Suportif Keluarga Terhadap Kemampuan Keluarga Merawat Klien Gangguan Jiwa di Kecamatan Bogor Timur

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Rika Damayanti ◽  
Tati Hernawaty
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Family

Mental illness experienced by 96 people between 12,392 people in Bubulak District, West Bogor. At the same time, family knowledge and abilities are not going well, services for psychological health programs by Community Health Centers are not going well, and Family Support Groups are not there. The title of this research is the Effect of Supporting Family Groups on Family Ability in Caring for Clients with Mental Illness in Bubulak Regency, West Bogor. This study aims to obtain a comprehensive picture of the influence of the Family Support Group on the ability of families to care for clients with mental illness. The study design used a quasi-experimental pre-post trial with a control group using the intervention of the Family Support Group. The sample was selected using a single-stage cluster and consisted of 74 families with a client mental illness. This group is divided into two groups as follows: Group I (Care of family support groups, four meetings consisting of 2 weeks) and Group II (without Family Support Groups). Family cognitive abilities, affective abilities, and psychomotor abilities were assessed using a questionnaire, and then the results of the questionnaire were analyzed using the dependent t-test, independent t-test, Chi-Square, and Simple Linear Regression methods. This study shows a significant increase in family cognitive abilities, affective abilities, and psychomotor abilities in caring for clients with mental illness. The ability of the group handled by the Family Support Group is significantly and significantly improved compared to the group without the Family Support Group. It is recommended to form and to conduct a Family Support Group to families who have clients with mental illness in the community.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Family Support Group on the Recovery of Drug Abuse Victims in the Rehabilitation Institutions for the Management and Abuse of Drugs (LRPPN) Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Febriantika Febriantika ◽  
Muhammad Badiran ◽  
Ayi Darmana
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
The Family

This study aims to determine the successful implementation of the Family Support Group (FSG) in the recovery process of victims of drug abuse who participate in the rehabilitation program at the LRPPN BI Institute in Medan. The subjects in this study were counselees (residents), while the key informants in this study included counselors, families and victims of drug abuse. This research is a descriptive qualitative approach. The method of collecting data through the method of observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the Family Support Group (FSG) in the recovery process of victims of drug abuse can improve self-concept, reduce anxiety, develop responsibility and be aware of their abilities, both within the family and in the community. The family plays an important role in the recovery process of the counselee (resident) to return to live a healthy life without using drugs, the family can keep the child from relapse (relapse) consume drugs. As for the obstacles in the implementation of the Family Support Group (FSG) such as divorced and remarried parents, busyness of the family due to work and the geographical location of the counselee's family (resident) with the location of the BI LRPPN Medan which is quite far away.

The family support group: Families and professionals in partnership.

1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey P. Kassis ◽  
Phyllis Boothroyd ◽  
Raphael Ben-Dror
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
The Family

scholarly journals The Family Support Group (FSG) Leaders' Handbook

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter R. Schumm ◽  
D. B. Bell ◽  
Lynn M. Milan ◽  
Mady W. Segal
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
The Family

A Family-centered Critical Care Unit

1991 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-266
Author(s):  
Kim Smith ◽  
Barbara J. Kupferschmid ◽  
Carrie Dawson ◽  
Tess I. Briones
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
The Family ◽  
Medical Crisis ◽  
Family Centered

Although care of the family has long been a focus of nursing, there has been an increased emphasis in recent years to provide opportunities for families to be an integral part of the hospitalization experience. This has been difficult for many nurses who perceive themselves as competent to care for a patient in “medical crisis” but feel unqualified to provide family care. This article will address issues related to implementing a family-centered philosophy of care in a critical care unit. Implementation strategies that will be discussed include: formulating a staff-led family support group and family committee, instituting a family visitation contract within open visitation parameters, and developing clinicians with expertise in family care. Tools such as a performance plan for a Clinical Nurse II specializing in family care and the family visitation contract will be shared

Transforming Community Spaces: Making Art at the Family Center

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
The Family ◽  
Family Center ◽  
Community Spaces ◽  
Making Art

HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP TINGKAT KEMANDIRIAN ANAK RETARDASI MENTAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Dwi Indah Iswanti ◽  
Fery Agusman Motuho Mendrofa ◽  
Diyanto Diyanto
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Need Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mentally Retarded Children

Kemandirian bukanlah keterampilan yang muncul secara tiba-tiba tetapi perlu diajarkan dan dilatih pada anak agar tidak menghambat tugas- tugas perkembangan anak selanjutnya. Terutama pada anak yang mengalami retardasi mental akan sangat membutuhkan dukungan dari keluarga. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan  dukungan keluarga dengan tingkat kemandirian anak retardasi mental di SLB Negeri Semarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh orang tua siswa kelas IV-VI di SLB Negeri Semarang yang berjumlah 64 siswa. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah total sampling. Dukungan keluarga pada anak retardasi mental sebagian besar adalah mendukung yaitu sebanyak 53,1%, kemandirian anak retardasi mental sebagian besar adalah kurang mandiri yaitu sebanyak 53,1%. Hasil uji statistik menemukan ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kemandirian anak retardasi mental di SLB Negeri Semarang, dengan p value sebesar 0,000.   Kata kunci : dukungan keluarga, kemandirian anak retardasi mental THE CORRELATION BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND THE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE OF MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN   ABSTRACT Independence is not a skill that emerges suddenly but needs to be taught and trained in children so as not to inhibit the tasks of further child development. Especially for children who are mentally retarded, they will need support from the family. Research objectives to find out the correlation between family support and the level of independence of mentally retarded children in extraordinary school State of Semarang. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all parents of students in class IV-VI in Semarang State SLB, amounting to 64 students. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Family support for mentally retarded children was mostly supportive, as much as 53.1%, the independence of most mentally retarded children was less independent, which was as much as 53.1%. The results of statistical tests found that there was a correlation between family support and the independence of mentally retarded children in Semarang State SLB, with a p value of 0,000.   Keywords: family support, independence of mentally retarded children

HUTTER, Mark, editor, THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE: A Reader in Cultural Diversity

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-153
Author(s):  
Betty G. Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Family Experience ◽  
The Family
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