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Issues in intensive care visiting

F C Biley, B J Millar, A M Wilson

    Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
    |June 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Most UK intensive care units (ICUs) have restricted visiting hours, with only 19% offering true open visiting. Research suggests more liberal hospital visiting policies are needed to support families and children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Research
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Pediatric Care

    Background:

    • Intensive care units (ICUs) often have restrictive visiting policies.
    • Limited visitation can impact patient well-being and family support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess current visiting hour practices in UK ICUs.
    • To evaluate the extent of open visiting policies in pediatric and adult ICUs.

    Main Methods:

    • A national telephone survey of UK intensive care units.
    • Data collected from 107 participating ICUs representing 42% of UK units.

    Main Results:

    • 66% of surveyed ICUs allowed visiting at any time.
    • Only 19% of units had 'true' open visiting, with no restrictions on visitors or age.

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  • Many units had limitations on the number or type of visitors allowed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current ICU visiting regimes in the UK are largely restrictive.
    • A shift towards more open visiting policies is recommended, supported by research on childhood risks and family needs.
    • Further research is needed to inform evidence-based visiting guidelines.