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Adaptive Leadership: A Novel Approach for Family Decision Making

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Family members of intensive care unit (ICU) patients want to be involved in decision making, but they may not be best served by being placed in the position of having to solve problems for which they lack knowledge and skills. This case report presents an exemplar family meeting in the ICU led by a palliative care specialist, with discussion about the strategies used to improve the capacity of the family to make a decision consistent with the patient's goals. These strategies are presented through the lens of Adaptive Leadership.

Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine

DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2011.0406

Authors: Judith Adams, Donald E. Bailey, Ruth A. Anderson, Anthony N. Galanos

Institution: Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

Subfield: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Center for Research Resources