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The impact of visiting restrictions in intensive care units for families during the COVID-19 pandemic: An integrative review.
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Apr2024, Vol. 80 Issue 4, p1355-1369, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aim: To synthesize current evidence about the impact visiting restrictions in adult intensive care units have on family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Integrative literature review. Methods: A total of 104 articles were retrieved. Screening yielded a total of 23 articles which were appraised for quality. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to synthesize findings and extract themes. Data Sources: CINAHL Plus, Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed and ProQuest databases were searched for articles between January 2020 and November 2022. Results: The findings were grouped into two main themes with six subthemes. Theme 1: not being present at the bedside, and Theme 2: altered communication added to family members' distress. Findings indicate that visiting restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had negative consequences for family members. Conclusion: The patient and their family are inherently connected, prioritizing family presence with the return of flexible, open visitation policies in ICU must be a priority to mitigate further harm and adverse outcomes for all. Reporting Method: The review complies with the PRISMA guidelines for reporting systematic reviews. Implications for Profession: Nursing leaders must be included in the development of future pandemic policies that advocate family-centred care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FAMILIES & psychology
NURSE-patient relationships
PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
CINAHL database
QUESTIONNAIRES
VISITING the sick
PATIENT advocacy
SYSTEMATIC reviews
THEMATIC analysis
MEDLINE
ISOLATION (Hospital care)
INTENSIVE care units
COMMUNICATION
FAMILY-centered care
ONLINE information services
COVID-19 pandemic
PREVENTIVE health services
ADULTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176848692
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15915