Visiting practices in hospitals

Mothers' experiences of a stay in an ICU after a complicated childbirth

“…Hodnett (2002) states in a systematic review four factors appear to be so important for satisfaction with the experience of childbirth that they override all other aspects; these factors are personal expectations, the extent of support from caregivers, the quality of the caregiver–patient relationship and involvement in decision making. While liberal visiting practices in ICUs are suggested (Plowright, 2007) and the importance is shown of family‐centred care in ICUs (Latour, 2005), this seems problematic for mothers after a complicated delivery, at least in this study, and there are is much to be carried out within this area to improve nursing care for the new family.…”

The meaning and importance of vigilant attendance for the relatives of intensive care unit patients

“…However, despite these profound benefits of visiting in ICUs, unrestricted visiting has not been implemented in all cases (Hunter et al , ). A number of nurses still justify restriction of visiting hours considering that their main role in ICU is to meet the physical needs of the patients and not the psychosocial and emotional needs of their relatives (Plowright, ). Some nurses also feel discomfort and find it stressful and emotionally demanding to deal with the relatives of their patients (Marco et al , ; El‐Masri and Fox‐Wasylyshyn, ; Stayt, ; Agard and Maindal, ).…”

Family Visitation in the Adult Intensive Care Unit

“…8,[42][43][44] Rather, when allowed to visit relatives in the ICU, properly prepared children exhibit less negative behavior and fewer emotional changes than do children who do not visit. [45][46][47][48] It is recommended that children be allowed to visit unless they carry contagious illnesses. 49 …”