A Systematic Review of Family Witnessed Resuscitation and Family Witnessed Invasive Procedures In Adults In Hospital Settings contains two parts. Part I and Part II are both based on the same topic, family witnessed resuscitation (FWR) in the adult population and in the locations of intensive care units, emergency departments, trauma rooms, and general nursing wards. However, these quantitative systematic review reports are separated into different parts in attempts to improve the organization of the results. Part I focuses on the perception of patients and their family members on FWR. Part II focuses on the perception of the healthcare providers on FWR. This division allows for a more in depth analyses of the perceptions on FWR.
When accessing the different databases for Part I and Part II, appropriate JBI critical appraisal assessment tools were used. These tools allow for the assessment of the methodological quality of systemic reviews. Keywords that were utilized include, but are not limited to witnessed resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, family, patient, healthcare provider, and family presences. The review acknowledged several different factors that may have influenced the outcome of each participant’s perception.…show more content… Part I and Part II indicates the need for further evidence to support when the family should be to witness CPR. As a result of these vague guidelines, the healthcare provider is responsible for making these decisions. A lack of evidence about the most beneficial approaches for the patient, their family members, and healthcare providers during FWB indicates the need for a level I evidence