At St. Antonius, patients and their family members are now asked in two departments whether the family would be able and willing to take on certain tasks. This is entirely voluntary, the hospital emphasizes. For example, making beds, washing or dressing. This gives the nurses more time for the more complex tasks. “Samples taken in the department show that all patients whose relatives perform light care tasks experience this as very pleasant,” the hospital reports. Many nurses are also positive, according to the hospital.
St. Antonius positive about trial in which patient’s family helps out
