Technology as a Distracter for Providing Humanistic Care in Technology Dependent Care Units

Abstract

Medical technology advances quickly, and new machines are introduced into the industry on a regular basis. The impact of technology on healthcare providers' attitudes toward family members in critical care settings is investigated in this paper. Given the modern technology environment of critical care, multiple studies have indicated that many healthcare personnel place a greater emphasis on technology than on contact with patients or family members. Because of this emphasis on technology, critical care specialists may overlook other parts of care, such as family-centered care. This could also explain why critical care workers are averse to allowing family members to participate in operations like CPR.