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Papers by Susan McClement

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research Archive, Jun 1, 2005

The Scottish-born American inventor and educator Alexander Graham Bell asserted that "great disco... more The Scottish-born American inventor and educator Alexander Graham Bell asserted that "great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds." He clearly knew something about the importance of collaboration! Palliative care's greatest strength is its commitment to a rich multidisciplinary model.This can be a liability if one is unable to bring together individuals from the various disciplines into a cohesive research team. With infrastructure funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Dr. Harvey Chochinov, who holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, recently formed a palliative care research laboratory, housed within CancerCare Manitoba's newly expanded facilities. The Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit (MPCRU) has a broad mandate to study a wide range of palliative care issues pertaining to both malignant and non-malignant conditions. The unit houses six workstations, a secretary/reception area, and a common space for multidisciplinary meetings. It is occupied by Dr. Chochinov, a Research Associate (Dr. Susan McClement of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Manitoba), a full-time palliative care research nurse, a data manager/biostatistical consultant, a postdoctoral fellow, and other trainees and itinerant experts (local and visiting faculty). A local area network of computers has been established for managing highly sensitive data/patient information, data analysis, and software packages.This network enables facets of the research program exploring information and communication technology and their application to end-of-life care. The system ensures that researchers at the MPCRU have optimal information technology to support their work

PubMed, May 1, 1998

Nurses throughout the country are striving to continually provide the highest quality of care to ... more Nurses throughout the country are striving to continually provide the highest quality of care to clients, despite the shrinking health care budgets of today. We are being forced to do more with less, while trying to ensure that our care is both effective and efficient. An important step toward ensuring that the benefits of our practice match or exceed the cost of providing them is research-based practice.

Handbooks in health, work, and disability, 2016

Qualitative research has been conducted extensively to advance the field of psychosocial oncology... more Qualitative research has been conducted extensively to advance the field of psychosocial oncology. It may be argued, however, that qualitative research has received insufficient credit for its contributions in the psychosocial oncology arena, relative to its quantitative research counterpart. Psychosocial interventions are often validated in quantitative studies, primarily through randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and it is usually RCTs that are cited by researchers when referring to these interventions. Many clinicians will never come to understand or appreciate the critical role that qualitative research has played in the advancement and use of psychosocial interventions. The purpose of this chapter is to elucidate this role, using two case examples to demonstrate the significance of qualitative research evidence in the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients. The first case study addresses the period of diagnosis and treatment planning, specifically the role of qualitative research evidence in advancing the use of consultation recordings in oncology practice. The second case study addresses the palliative phase of disease, describing the important contribution that qualitative research has made in the development, evaluation, and use of dignity therapy.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 1998

Children with cancer experience many symptoms during the course of their illness trajectory. Howe... more Children with cancer experience many symptoms during the course of their illness trajectory. However, to date, research capturing the total symptom experience in this population and the language used by children to express distress is lacking. This article reviews the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of symptom distress in children with cancer including discussion related to (1) medical procedures, (2) cancer treatment, and (3) children's adjustment to cancer. Recommendations for research and practice that will provide a foundation for understanding children's experience with symptom distress are also included. Most salient of those recommendations is to adopt a meaning-centered approach to guide research and practice. This includes capturing the meanings and feelings children assign to the symptoms they experience throughout the whole illness trajectory.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Jul 1, 1997

The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their... more The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their families. Of special concern with respect to the consequences of cancer stressors is the issue of how cancer affects the child's sense of self. It has been suggested that the child's sense of self may be altered or potentially harmed by the effect of cancer and its treatment. Changes in the child's sense of self, in turn, may affect the child's quality of life. The purpose of this article is to examine what is known about the sense of self in children with cancer and in childhood cancer survivors. Additionally, conceptual and methodological concerns related to studying the sense of self in the pediatric oncology population are discussed. These include (1) conceptual blurring related to how the self is defined; (2) minimal theoretical grounding specific to understanding the self; and (3) limited research approaches to studying the self. Recommendations for research and practice that will lead to an increased understanding of the sense of self in this patient population are presented.

Oxford University Press eBooks, Jun 1, 2010

European Journal of Cancer Care, Dec 1, 1997

... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argu... more ... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argue that the interface between psychological anthropology and nursing provides an alternative approach from which the experience of 'wasting away' might be examined. ...

Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, Jul 1, 2005

Page 1. REVIEW ARTICLE The Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome By Kristine A. Nelson, Declan Walsh,... more Page 1. REVIEW ARTICLE The Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome By Kristine A. Nelson, Declan Walsh, and Finbar A. Sheehan Purpose: To review the research ... 66.249.67.10. Page 2. NELSON, WALSH, AND SHEEHAN It is possible ...

Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 2021

Given the nursing shortage, nurse educators and leaders are responsible now more than ever to adv... more Given the nursing shortage, nurse educators and leaders are responsible now more than ever to advocate for baccalaureate education as an entry-to-practice requirement for registered nurses. The world today is complex, with population health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, high patient acuity and climate change. Accordingly, a nursing workforce that receives high-quality education is required. In this paper, an overview is provided about the evolution of a baccalaureate degree in nursing as an entry-to-practice requirement. We highlight evidence about patient outcomes associated with baccalaureate-prepared nurses, identify gaps and examine the nature of workplace environments in optimizing contributions stemming from baccalaureate-prepared nurses.

Cancer Nursing, 2015

Online support communities are popular in use by patients with cancer and their families for emot... more Online support communities are popular in use by patients with cancer and their families for emotional, informational, and social support. Nonetheless, most research has focused on diagnoses other than lung cancer, indicating a need for studies to include more diverse participants and cancer conditions. Our aim was to describe the content of messages in a United States-based online support community for lung cancer. A descriptive exploratory qualitative approach was used to analyze a sample of 688 pages with threaded messages across 2 time periods in 2008 and 2009. We analyzed 68 main posts and 586 replies in 344 pages for period 1 (262 users), and 55 main posts and 697 replies in 344 pages for period 2 (307 users). Most users were female and equally divided as patients or support persons. Content analysis generated 9 themes: disease information, diagnostic test information, treatment information, symptoms, marked deterioration, advocacy, experiencing healthcare providers and the system, positive survivorship, and making sense of emotions. Findings highlighted how the online support community is a valued, accessible avenue for information exchange and nonjudgmental emotional support for individuals dealing with lung cancer. Findings of daily living needs as articulated in this online community serve as a valuable guide for nurses to: better understand support needs, participate in developing and evaluating effective Internet and educational supports, and be better informed as advocates for more resources for Internet support mechanisms for people dealing with stigmatized conditions such as lung cancer.

International journal of palliative nursing, 2002

Nursing research in palliative care has, to date, been limited. As palliative care is increasingl... more Nursing research in palliative care has, to date, been limited. As palliative care is increasingly recognized as a nursing specialty area, it requires the scientific foundation that research provides. Palliative care clients are particularly vulnerable because of the intensity of their illnesses and the emotional impact of impending death. This article identifies and discusses ethical and methodological challenges faced by those conducting research with this population. Suggestions for strategies that may help researchers meet these challenges are included.

Palliative and Supportive Care, 2009

Objective:A qualitative pilot study was conducted to identify and describe expert behaviors in ca... more Objective:A qualitative pilot study was conducted to identify and describe expert behaviors in care of the dying resident in a personal care home setting from the perspective of health care aides (N= 5) nominated by their peers as demonstrating excellence in end-of-life care.Methods:Data was collected through audio-taped semi-structured interview, and transcribed verbatim using constant-comparative analysis procedures.Results:The over-arching theme emerging from the data was “caring as if it were my family.” Subsumed within this main theme included the sub-themes of: (1) care of the resident; (2) tending to the environment; (3) care of the family; (4) going to bat; and (5) processing loss.Significance of results:The findings from this pilot study provide preliminary empirical evidence that could inform educational programs for and performance evaluation of, health care aides providing end-of-life care in personal care home environments.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 1997

The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their... more The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their families. Of special concern with respect to the consequences of cancer stressors is the issue of how cancer affects the child's sense of self. It has been suggested that the child's sense of self may be altered or potentially harmed by the effect of cancer and its treatment. Changes in the child's sense of self, in turn, may affect the child's quality of life. The purpose of this article is to examine what is known about the sense of self in children with cancer and in childhood cancer survivors. Additionally, conceptual and methodological concerns related to studying the sense of self in the pediatric oncology population are discussed. These include (1) conceptual blurring related to how the self is defined; (2) minimal theoretical grounding specific to understanding the self; and (3) limited research approaches to studying the self. Recommendations for research and practice that will lead to an increased understanding of the sense of self in this patient population are presented.

Heart & Lung, 1995

To identify expert nursing behaviors in care of the dying adult in the intensive care unit. Descr... more To identify expert nursing behaviors in care of the dying adult in the intensive care unit. Descriptive, exploratory. One tertiary care hospital surgical intensive care unit and one community hospital medical-surgical intensive care unit in a western Canadian city. Ten intensive care nurses nominated as experts in the care of dying adults by their peers. Behaviors identified after constant comparative content analysis of transcribed interviews with nurse experts included: responding after death has occurred; responding to the family; responding to anger; responding to colleagues; providing comfort care; and enhancing personal growth. The identification and description of specific nursing interventions in care of the dying are imperative to demonstrate to practicing clinicians that a clearly defined role exists for them in the delivery of terminal care.

Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 2006

European Journal of Cancer Care, 1997

... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argu... more ... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argue that the interface between psychological anthropology and nursing provides an alternative approach from which the experience of 'wasting away' might be examined. ...

Oxford University Press eBooks, Aug 23, 2018

Individuals living with life-limiting illness experience a myriad of physical, psychosocial and e... more Individuals living with life-limiting illness experience a myriad of physical, psychosocial and existential challenges. Psychosocial care is an holistic approach that aims to mitigate the distress engendered by these challenges. One important facet of such care includes tending to patient dignity. This chapter discusses what dignity is, why it is important, and how dignity conserving care can be weaved into daily clinical encounters. Palliative care is a type of health care for individuals facing life-threatening illness and their families that involves ongoing evaluation and management of a person’s pain and other physical symptoms. It also involves the provision of psychosocial care—care that attends to a person’s emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This whole-person approach to the care of individuals is concerned with addressing a range of needs that can improve quality of life.

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Sep 1, 2009

Purpose: As part of a larger online survey examining the practices and preferences of Canadian cr... more Purpose: As part of a larger online survey examining the practices and preferences of Canadian critical care nurses regarding family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) of adult family members, the purpose of the study was to explicate salient issues about the practice of FPDR identified by nurses who responded to the qualitative portion of the survey. Design: Descriptive, qualitative. Methods: As part of an online survey, participants were given the opportunity to provide qualitative comments about their personal or professional experiences with FPDR. Data analysis was completed using content analysis and constant comparison techniques. Findings: Of the 944 nurses contacted electronically, 450 completed the survey, for a response rate of 48%. Of these, 242 opted to share qualitative comments regarding their experiences with FPDR. Four major themes emerged from the data: (a) perceived benefits for family members; (b) perceived risks for family members; (c) perceived benefits for healthcare providers; and (d) perceived risks for healthcare providers. Conclusions: The practice of FPDR impacts both family members and members of the resuscitation team. Nurses weigh these impacts when considering whether or not to bring family members to the bedside. Clinical Relevance: The results of this study provide information for practicing clinicians, educators, and administrators regarding the decision-making processes nurses use when considerations of bringing family members to the bedside during resuscitative events are evoked.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research Archive, Jun 1, 2005

The Scottish-born American inventor and educator Alexander Graham Bell asserted that "great disco... more The Scottish-born American inventor and educator Alexander Graham Bell asserted that "great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds." He clearly knew something about the importance of collaboration! Palliative care's greatest strength is its commitment to a rich multidisciplinary model.This can be a liability if one is unable to bring together individuals from the various disciplines into a cohesive research team. With infrastructure funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Dr. Harvey Chochinov, who holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, recently formed a palliative care research laboratory, housed within CancerCare Manitoba's newly expanded facilities. The Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit (MPCRU) has a broad mandate to study a wide range of palliative care issues pertaining to both malignant and non-malignant conditions. The unit houses six workstations, a secretary/reception area, and a common space for multidisciplinary meetings. It is occupied by Dr. Chochinov, a Research Associate (Dr. Susan McClement of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Manitoba), a full-time palliative care research nurse, a data manager/biostatistical consultant, a postdoctoral fellow, and other trainees and itinerant experts (local and visiting faculty). A local area network of computers has been established for managing highly sensitive data/patient information, data analysis, and software packages.This network enables facets of the research program exploring information and communication technology and their application to end-of-life care. The system ensures that researchers at the MPCRU have optimal information technology to support their work

PubMed, May 1, 1998

Nurses throughout the country are striving to continually provide the highest quality of care to ... more Nurses throughout the country are striving to continually provide the highest quality of care to clients, despite the shrinking health care budgets of today. We are being forced to do more with less, while trying to ensure that our care is both effective and efficient. An important step toward ensuring that the benefits of our practice match or exceed the cost of providing them is research-based practice.

Handbooks in health, work, and disability, 2016

Qualitative research has been conducted extensively to advance the field of psychosocial oncology... more Qualitative research has been conducted extensively to advance the field of psychosocial oncology. It may be argued, however, that qualitative research has received insufficient credit for its contributions in the psychosocial oncology arena, relative to its quantitative research counterpart. Psychosocial interventions are often validated in quantitative studies, primarily through randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and it is usually RCTs that are cited by researchers when referring to these interventions. Many clinicians will never come to understand or appreciate the critical role that qualitative research has played in the advancement and use of psychosocial interventions. The purpose of this chapter is to elucidate this role, using two case examples to demonstrate the significance of qualitative research evidence in the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients. The first case study addresses the period of diagnosis and treatment planning, specifically the role of qualitative research evidence in advancing the use of consultation recordings in oncology practice. The second case study addresses the palliative phase of disease, describing the important contribution that qualitative research has made in the development, evaluation, and use of dignity therapy.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 1998

Children with cancer experience many symptoms during the course of their illness trajectory. Howe... more Children with cancer experience many symptoms during the course of their illness trajectory. However, to date, research capturing the total symptom experience in this population and the language used by children to express distress is lacking. This article reviews the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of symptom distress in children with cancer including discussion related to (1) medical procedures, (2) cancer treatment, and (3) children's adjustment to cancer. Recommendations for research and practice that will provide a foundation for understanding children's experience with symptom distress are also included. Most salient of those recommendations is to adopt a meaning-centered approach to guide research and practice. This includes capturing the meanings and feelings children assign to the symptoms they experience throughout the whole illness trajectory.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Jul 1, 1997

The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their... more The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their families. Of special concern with respect to the consequences of cancer stressors is the issue of how cancer affects the child's sense of self. It has been suggested that the child's sense of self may be altered or potentially harmed by the effect of cancer and its treatment. Changes in the child's sense of self, in turn, may affect the child's quality of life. The purpose of this article is to examine what is known about the sense of self in children with cancer and in childhood cancer survivors. Additionally, conceptual and methodological concerns related to studying the sense of self in the pediatric oncology population are discussed. These include (1) conceptual blurring related to how the self is defined; (2) minimal theoretical grounding specific to understanding the self; and (3) limited research approaches to studying the self. Recommendations for research and practice that will lead to an increased understanding of the sense of self in this patient population are presented.

Oxford University Press eBooks, Jun 1, 2010

European Journal of Cancer Care, Dec 1, 1997

... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argu... more ... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argue that the interface between psychological anthropology and nursing provides an alternative approach from which the experience of 'wasting away' might be examined. ...

Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, Jul 1, 2005

Page 1. REVIEW ARTICLE The Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome By Kristine A. Nelson, Declan Walsh,... more Page 1. REVIEW ARTICLE The Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome By Kristine A. Nelson, Declan Walsh, and Finbar A. Sheehan Purpose: To review the research ... 66.249.67.10. Page 2. NELSON, WALSH, AND SHEEHAN It is possible ...

Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 2021

Given the nursing shortage, nurse educators and leaders are responsible now more than ever to adv... more Given the nursing shortage, nurse educators and leaders are responsible now more than ever to advocate for baccalaureate education as an entry-to-practice requirement for registered nurses. The world today is complex, with population health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, high patient acuity and climate change. Accordingly, a nursing workforce that receives high-quality education is required. In this paper, an overview is provided about the evolution of a baccalaureate degree in nursing as an entry-to-practice requirement. We highlight evidence about patient outcomes associated with baccalaureate-prepared nurses, identify gaps and examine the nature of workplace environments in optimizing contributions stemming from baccalaureate-prepared nurses.

Cancer Nursing, 2015

Online support communities are popular in use by patients with cancer and their families for emot... more Online support communities are popular in use by patients with cancer and their families for emotional, informational, and social support. Nonetheless, most research has focused on diagnoses other than lung cancer, indicating a need for studies to include more diverse participants and cancer conditions. Our aim was to describe the content of messages in a United States-based online support community for lung cancer. A descriptive exploratory qualitative approach was used to analyze a sample of 688 pages with threaded messages across 2 time periods in 2008 and 2009. We analyzed 68 main posts and 586 replies in 344 pages for period 1 (262 users), and 55 main posts and 697 replies in 344 pages for period 2 (307 users). Most users were female and equally divided as patients or support persons. Content analysis generated 9 themes: disease information, diagnostic test information, treatment information, symptoms, marked deterioration, advocacy, experiencing healthcare providers and the system, positive survivorship, and making sense of emotions. Findings highlighted how the online support community is a valued, accessible avenue for information exchange and nonjudgmental emotional support for individuals dealing with lung cancer. Findings of daily living needs as articulated in this online community serve as a valuable guide for nurses to: better understand support needs, participate in developing and evaluating effective Internet and educational supports, and be better informed as advocates for more resources for Internet support mechanisms for people dealing with stigmatized conditions such as lung cancer.

International journal of palliative nursing, 2002

Nursing research in palliative care has, to date, been limited. As palliative care is increasingl... more Nursing research in palliative care has, to date, been limited. As palliative care is increasingly recognized as a nursing specialty area, it requires the scientific foundation that research provides. Palliative care clients are particularly vulnerable because of the intensity of their illnesses and the emotional impact of impending death. This article identifies and discusses ethical and methodological challenges faced by those conducting research with this population. Suggestions for strategies that may help researchers meet these challenges are included.

Palliative and Supportive Care, 2009

Objective:A qualitative pilot study was conducted to identify and describe expert behaviors in ca... more Objective:A qualitative pilot study was conducted to identify and describe expert behaviors in care of the dying resident in a personal care home setting from the perspective of health care aides (N= 5) nominated by their peers as demonstrating excellence in end-of-life care.Methods:Data was collected through audio-taped semi-structured interview, and transcribed verbatim using constant-comparative analysis procedures.Results:The over-arching theme emerging from the data was “caring as if it were my family.” Subsumed within this main theme included the sub-themes of: (1) care of the resident; (2) tending to the environment; (3) care of the family; (4) going to bat; and (5) processing loss.Significance of results:The findings from this pilot study provide preliminary empirical evidence that could inform educational programs for and performance evaluation of, health care aides providing end-of-life care in personal care home environments.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 1997

The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their... more The experience of childhood cancer is reported to be stressful for children with cancer and their families. Of special concern with respect to the consequences of cancer stressors is the issue of how cancer affects the child's sense of self. It has been suggested that the child's sense of self may be altered or potentially harmed by the effect of cancer and its treatment. Changes in the child's sense of self, in turn, may affect the child's quality of life. The purpose of this article is to examine what is known about the sense of self in children with cancer and in childhood cancer survivors. Additionally, conceptual and methodological concerns related to studying the sense of self in the pediatric oncology population are discussed. These include (1) conceptual blurring related to how the self is defined; (2) minimal theoretical grounding specific to understanding the self; and (3) limited research approaches to studying the self. Recommendations for research and practice that will lead to an increased understanding of the sense of self in this patient population are presented.

Heart & Lung, 1995

To identify expert nursing behaviors in care of the dying adult in the intensive care unit. Descr... more To identify expert nursing behaviors in care of the dying adult in the intensive care unit. Descriptive, exploratory. One tertiary care hospital surgical intensive care unit and one community hospital medical-surgical intensive care unit in a western Canadian city. Ten intensive care nurses nominated as experts in the care of dying adults by their peers. Behaviors identified after constant comparative content analysis of transcribed interviews with nurse experts included: responding after death has occurred; responding to the family; responding to anger; responding to colleagues; providing comfort care; and enhancing personal growth. The identification and description of specific nursing interventions in care of the dying are imperative to demonstrate to practicing clinicians that a clearly defined role exists for them in the delivery of terminal care.

Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 2006

European Journal of Cancer Care, 1997

... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argu... more ... McClement SE, Woodgate RL. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. ... This paper will argue that the interface between psychological anthropology and nursing provides an alternative approach from which the experience of 'wasting away' might be examined. ...

Oxford University Press eBooks, Aug 23, 2018

Individuals living with life-limiting illness experience a myriad of physical, psychosocial and e... more Individuals living with life-limiting illness experience a myriad of physical, psychosocial and existential challenges. Psychosocial care is an holistic approach that aims to mitigate the distress engendered by these challenges. One important facet of such care includes tending to patient dignity. This chapter discusses what dignity is, why it is important, and how dignity conserving care can be weaved into daily clinical encounters. Palliative care is a type of health care for individuals facing life-threatening illness and their families that involves ongoing evaluation and management of a person’s pain and other physical symptoms. It also involves the provision of psychosocial care—care that attends to a person’s emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This whole-person approach to the care of individuals is concerned with addressing a range of needs that can improve quality of life.

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Sep 1, 2009

Purpose: As part of a larger online survey examining the practices and preferences of Canadian cr... more Purpose: As part of a larger online survey examining the practices and preferences of Canadian critical care nurses regarding family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) of adult family members, the purpose of the study was to explicate salient issues about the practice of FPDR identified by nurses who responded to the qualitative portion of the survey. Design: Descriptive, qualitative. Methods: As part of an online survey, participants were given the opportunity to provide qualitative comments about their personal or professional experiences with FPDR. Data analysis was completed using content analysis and constant comparison techniques. Findings: Of the 944 nurses contacted electronically, 450 completed the survey, for a response rate of 48%. Of these, 242 opted to share qualitative comments regarding their experiences with FPDR. Four major themes emerged from the data: (a) perceived benefits for family members; (b) perceived risks for family members; (c) perceived benefits for healthcare providers; and (d) perceived risks for healthcare providers. Conclusions: The practice of FPDR impacts both family members and members of the resuscitation team. Nurses weigh these impacts when considering whether or not to bring family members to the bedside. Clinical Relevance: The results of this study provide information for practicing clinicians, educators, and administrators regarding the decision-making processes nurses use when considerations of bringing family members to the bedside during resuscitative events are evoked.