Effect of family-centered care on the anxiety levels among family members of patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The present study aims to determine the effect of family-centered care on anxiety levels among family members of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Materials And Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial study that was conducted on the families of Iranian cardiac surgery patients. In the intervention group, family-centered care was implemented, and the content of the intervention included providing informational and emotional support to the family member and the family member's participation in patient care according to the set framework.