Table 1.
Items | Domain assessed |
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1. I have taken an active role in my family member’s care | Perception of current engagement; active role in care |
2. I could visit my family member as much as I wanted | FE domain: family presence |
3. I stayed in the room during procedures or treatments | FE domain: family presence |
4. I was able to talk regularly with the treating doctor about my family member’s condition and treatment | FE domain: communication/education |
5. I discussed my family member’s treatment goals with the treating doctor | FE domain: communication/education |
6. I was involved in decision making with the healthcare team | FE domain: decision-making |
7. I provided direct care to my family member (helping with hygiene, dressing, mobility exercises, feeding, etc.) | FE domain: direct care |
8. I was encouraged by the doctor or nurse to increase my involvement in my family member’s care | Perception of current engagement practices: health system |
9. I was treated with dignity and respect by the healthcare team | FCC domain: dignity and respect |
10. I feel that I am a partner in care with the healthcare team | FCC domain: partnership |
11. I feel that my physical healthcare needs have been addressed by the healthcare team | FE domain: family needs |
12. I feel that my mental or emotional healthcare needs have been addressed by the healthcare team | FE domain: family needs |
FCC, family-centred care; FE, family engagement.