Scientific Reports· 2026Q1
Healthcare providers’ perspectives on family presence during resuscitation in a Palestinian tertiary hospital
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A survey of 167 healthcare providers at a Palestinian hospital found that while most acknowledge families' right to be present during resuscitation and its emotional benefits, a substantial proportion, especially physicians, perceive it as a source of stress and legal concern.
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Key points
- 167 healthcare providers (nurses and physicians) in a Palestinian tertiary hospital were surveyed on their views of family presence during resuscitation (FPDR).
- Over two-thirds of participants acknowledged the family's right to be present and its potential emotional benefits.
- A substantial proportion, especially physicians, perceived FPDR as a source of increased stress and legal concern.
- A clear tension exists between ethical support for FPDR and practical, legal, and emotional barriers to its implementation.
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Abstract
Abstract Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) has been associated with potential emotional benefits for patients’ families; however, its implementation remains controversial due to concerns among healthcare providers. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2024 at An-Najah National University Hospital in Palestine to explore healthcare providers’ perspectives on FPDR. A total of 167 healthcare providers, including nurses and physicians involved in resuscitation activities, were surveyed using a previously validated self-administered questionnaire. The findings indicated that a substantial proportion of participants perceived FPDR as a source of increased stress and legal concern, particularly among physicians. Nevertheless, more than two-thirds of both nurses and physicians acknowledged the family’s right to be present during resuscitation and recognized potential emotional benefits. Overall, the results highlight a clear tension between ethical support for FPDR and practical, legal, and emotional barriers to its implementation. These findings underscore the need for context-specific policies and targeted training to support safe and culturally appropriate FPDR practices within Palestinian healthcare settings.
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Field: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
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