Perception of Nurses' Support among Family Members of Hospitalized Patients in A Tertiary Health Facility in South-West, Nigeria.

A significant number of families of hospitalized patients reported poor perception of cognitive, emotional, and overall support from nurses. Adequate staffing is a prerequisite for effective family support. Nurses also need appropriate training in providing family support. The focus of family support training should emphasize practices that nurses can use in everyday interactions with patients and family members.