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Practical tips from clinical nurses: opinions about children visiting

D Ward, J Tewes, S Mitchell

    Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
    |May 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Allowing children to visit parents in the intensive care unit (ICU) is debated. Diverse perspectives from nurses and parents highlight the importance of considering child visitation, with some nurses finding positive outcomes in special circumstances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric critical care
    • Family-centered care

    Background:

    • The practice of allowing children to visit critically ill parents in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains a subject of ongoing debate.
    • Existing literature and hospital policies often present conflicting views on the benefits and risks of child visitation in ICUs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore and present diverse viewpoints on the controversial topic of children visiting parents in the ICU.
    • To highlight the importance of considering all perspectives, including those of ICU nurses, infection control practitioners, and parents, in developing visitation policies.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative approach was used, gathering six distinct opinions on child visitation in the ICU.
    • Perspectives were collected from critical care nurses, an infection control practitioner, and a parent.

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    Main Results:

    • Opinions on child visitation in the ICU varied significantly among healthcare professionals and family members.
    • Even healthcare providers who typically do not support general child visitation acknowledged positive experiences when allowing visits under special circumstances.
    • The study underscores the value of incorporating diverse viewpoints to facilitate children's access to critically ill parents.

    Conclusions:

    • The decision-making process for child visitation in the ICU should be individualized and consider the unique circumstances of each family.
    • Further exploration of family-centered care models in critical care settings is warranted.
    • Implementing flexible visitation policies can potentially enhance the well-being of both the child and the critically ill patient.