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Sibling visitation--a plan for change.

C E Shea-McAleavey, H B Janusz

    Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
    |July 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Family-centered care in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) involves siblings. Staff nurses improved the emotional well-being of well siblings by revising visitation policies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Family Psychology

    Background:

    • Family-centered care models emphasize holistic family involvement.
    • Newborn intensive care units (NICUs) traditionally limit sibling access, potentially impacting family dynamics.

    Observation:

    • A group of staff nurses identified the need to support the emotional well-being of well siblings.
    • The existing sibling visitation policy was reviewed as a potential area for intervention.

    Findings:

    • Implementing changes to the sibling visitation status positively impacted the emotional well-being of well siblings.
    • Increased sibling involvement was facilitated through revised visitation policies.

    Implications:

    • NICU policies can be adapted to better integrate well siblings into the family care process.

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  • Enhancing sibling support in the NICU setting can improve overall family adjustment and coping during a critical time.