Objective:

To determine the needs in relatives of critically ill patients of an IV level institution in Montería, Colombia.

Methodology:

Descriptive, cross-sectional research with a quantitative approach. For the collection of information, the Questionnaire of Needs of the Relatives of Intensive Care Patients and a sociodemographic data card were applied.

Results:

The needs that were determined were honest information regarding the state and progress of the patient and receive an explanation of the equipment being used. The dimension that presented the greatest needs was that of communication.

Conclusions:

The family of a person admitted to an intensive care service should be taken into account in the care process.

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