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Research into visitor needs using Molter's tool--time to move on

I Dyer1

  • 1University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston.

Nursing in Critical Care
|January 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Research on intensive care unit (ICU) visitor needs often repeats Molter's 1979 work without significant advancement. This study suggests methods to improve future research and avoid replicating past limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical care nursing
  • Patient and family experience research

Background:

  • Research on intensive care unit (ICU) visitor needs began with Molter in 1979.
  • Much subsequent research has replicated Molter's original work with minor changes.
  • This repetitive approach may not yield new insights and can perpetuate methodological flaws.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the existing body of research on ICU visitor needs.
  • To identify limitations in current research methodologies.
  • To propose strategies for enhancing the quality and impact of future studies in this area.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of published studies on ICU visitor needs since 1979.
  • Evaluation of research methodologies employed in the field.
  • Synthesis of findings to identify common shortcomings and areas for improvement.

Main Results:

  • A significant portion of published research on ICU visitor needs is derivative, largely repeating Molter's foundational work.
  • Methodological inconsistencies and limitations are frequently replicated across studies.
  • There is a lack of innovative approaches and a need for more rigorous research designs.

Conclusions:

  • Current research practices in ICU visitor needs are often stagnant, hindering scientific progress.
  • Implementing improved methodologies is crucial for generating novel and reliable findings.
  • Future research should focus on addressing identified shortcomings and exploring new avenues to better understand and meet the needs of ICU visitors.

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