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Can involving families in hospital care respect patient rights?

NCT ID NCT07740369

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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Participants will be selected from adult inpatient medical wards at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The study population will comprise 3 groups: patients receiving inpatient medical care, family members involved in the care of patients admitted to these wards, and registered nurses working within the same clinical setting. Participants will be recruited using purposive sampling to obtain relevant perspectives on family involvement in inpatient care, nursing practice and associated ethical and cultural issues. Recruitment will take place through clinical teams, nursing leads and study advertisements displayed in relevant patient and staff areas.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age: \- 18 years or older Role: Must fall into one of the following categories: * A patient admitted to an internal medicine ward * A family member of a patient admitted to an internal medicine ward * A registered nurse working on an internal medicine ward Capacity: \- Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Are under 18 years of age * Are unable to provide informed consent * Are unable to participate in study interviews (e.g., due to cognitive, linguistic, or medical limitations)

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Ethics nursing Family nursing Family-centered care Nursing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Milton Keynes University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom

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