Objective: To assess the correlation between information support, anxiety, and satisfaction with care among family members of patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
Methodology: This correlational study was carried out in district Swat. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire from 132 participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.
Results: There was a significant (r =. -252, p=0.004) correlation between the anxiety level and family satisfaction. There was no Correlation (r = .04, p=0.615) between the level of anxiety and informational support. Besides, no correlation (r = 0.03, p=0.7) between informational support and family satisfaction was found.
Conclusion: The family members of patients admitted to the critical care unit experience anxiety, dissatisfaction, and informational support. Proper management is necessary to address these issues.
Key words: Informational support, anxiety, family members, intensive care units, satisfaction.
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