A systematic review and meta-synthesis examining the relationship between virtual communication and mental health outcomes of family members of intensive care unit patients

Claire M Petchler, Elaina Parrillo, Marlena C Fisher, Suratsawadee Kruahong, Rebecca J Wright, Katherine A Ornstein, Martha Abshire Saylor

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Published online on June 30, 2026

Abstract

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IntroductionEffective communication between family members, intensive care unit (ICU) patients, and healthcare providers is essential for easing family member's distress. We sought to understand how virtual communication patterns between family members, ...