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The impact of isolation precautions on caregiver-infant interactions in the neonatal intensive care unit: A
Rebekah C Gardea1, Matthew Petershack2, Joseph B Cantey3
1Bachelor of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
This case-control study investigated the association between isolation precautions and the frequency of infant-caregiver interaction in the NICU. Interactions were discretely counted; cases and controls were matched by isolation status. Cases had fewer interactions than controls (median, 4 vs 8; P < .0001). Further research is needed to determine whether this reduction impacts patient outcomes.
This case-control study investigated the association between isolation precautions and the frequency of infant-caregiver interaction in the NICU. Interactions were discretely counted; cases and controls were matched by isolation status. Cases had fewer interactions than controls (median, 4 vs 8; P < .0001). Further research is needed to determine whether this reduction impacts patient outcomes.
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