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Operation: happy holidays

B Willson, E Pathak

    The Canadian Nurse
    |December 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hospital holidays can be isolating for patients and staff. This study explores strategies to improve the holiday experience for everyone in healthcare settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Experience
    • Staff Well-being

    Background:

    • The Christmas holiday season is often associated with togetherness, yet hospitals frequently experience disruption, loneliness, and distress.
    • Both patients and healthcare staff can be negatively impacted by the holiday season in clinical environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and propose methods for enhancing the holiday experience within hospital settings.
    • To mitigate feelings of isolation and distress among patients and staff during Christmas.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing hospital holiday practices.
    • Exploration of patient and staff feedback on holiday experiences.
    • Development of recommendations for improved holiday programming and support.

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    Main Results:

    • Hospitals often lack specific initiatives to address holiday-related distress.
    • Proactive strategies can significantly improve patient and staff morale.
    • Enhanced holiday experiences foster a more positive and supportive hospital environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing targeted strategies can transform the hospital holiday season from a period of distress to one of improved well-being.
    • Focusing on patient and staff needs during holidays is crucial for holistic healthcare.
    • Positive holiday experiences in hospitals are achievable through thoughtful planning and resource allocation.