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Visitation: policy versus practice

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  • 1Cardiac Research Program, Sharp HealthCare, San Diego, California, USA.

Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|March 3, 1998
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Visitation policies in critical care units are evolving. A national survey shows more nurses now support open visiting for acute myocardial infarction patients, highlighting complex decision-making factors for clinicians.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Critical Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Visitation policies in critical care units have been a source of significant debate.
  • Nurses' perspectives are crucial in shaping patient care environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate current visitation policies in critical care units.
  • To understand the factors influencing nurses' decisions regarding visitor access for acute myocardial infarction patients.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was conducted among nurses caring for patients with acute myocardial infarction.
  • Data collection included quantitative measures of visiting policies and qualitative open-ended responses.

Main Results:

  • A substantial increase in the number of nurses working in units with open visiting policies was observed.

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  • Nurses' open-ended responses indicated complex judgment processes in visitor allowance decisions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The trend towards open visitation in critical care settings is growing.
    • Understanding nurses' decision-making factors is essential for effective policy implementation and management.