Can involving families in hospital care respect patient rights?

NCT ID NCT07740369

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This study investigates how family-centred care—where patients' families are included in care and discussions—is experienced in UK hospital wards. Researchers will interview 30 adults: 10 patients, 10 family members, and 10 nurses from an internal medicine ward. The goal is to understand the benefits and challenges of family involvement, including issues like privacy, consent, and decision-making. Findings may help develop communication approaches that balance family support with patient autonomy and ethical care.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Semi-structured qualitative interview
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help hospitals develop better ways to involve families in care while respecting patient privacy and autonomy, leading to more culturally sensitive and ethical practices.
What could go wrong: This is a small, exploratory study with only 30 participants from one hospital, so findings may not apply broadly. Interviews rely on personal accounts, which can be subjective and may not capture the full range of experiences.

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ETHICS NURSING FAMILY NURSING FAMILY-CENTERED CARE NURSING

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Milton Keynes University Hospital
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom

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