Accession Number:

ADA281824

Title:

Issues Related to Visitation in Intensive Care Units.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Hindelang, Tyann A.

Report Date:

1994-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

87.0

Abstract:

There are a variety of issues related to family visitation that are covered in the literature, but few research studies to recommend the best policies Dracup, 1993. Family visitation in intensive care units is reviewed in this paper with regard to the different types of policies available, ie. restricted, contract, flexible, and open. In addition, literature is covered that addresses patient response to visiting, family studies, and studies that show the affect an nursing personnel. Implications for nursing and the role of the clinical nurse specialist in dealing with relevant visiting issues are discussed. A proposed research design to investigate restricted visitation versus open visitation, plus providing the family with an information booklet is included. The research would look at meeting family needs and satisfaction levels of nurses. The paper also provides recommendations for nurses an bow family, patient, and nursing needs can be met with additional research questions for the future.

Descriptors:

• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• *FAMILIES(HUMAN)
• *POLICIES
• HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• NURSING
• CLINICAL MEDICINE
• PATIENTS
• MEDICAL RESEARCH

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE