ArticleIntensive & critical care nursing2021
Implementation and sustainment strategies for open visitation in the intensive care unit: A multicentre qualitative study.
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- Impact of restricted family presence during the COVID-19 pandemic on critically ill patients, families, and critical care clinicians: a qualitative systematic review.BMC health services research · 2024Pooled it
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- Perceptions and Experiences of Stakeholders on In-Person and Virtual Visitation in Intensive Care Units: A Qualitative Study Protocol in China.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Open-Door ICU Model and Humanized Care: A Systematic Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- Nationwide survey on ICU visiting policies in Mainland of China: Current practices and perspectives.Journal of intensive medicine · 2025Article
- Healthcare Provider's Preferences on Open Versus Restricted Visiting Hours in Surgical Intensive Care Unit.Cureus · 2024Article
- Development and Validity of the Japanese Version of the Questionnaire on Factors That Influence Family Engagement in Acute Care Settings.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2023Article
- Impact of restricted visitation policies during COVID-19 on critically ill adults, their families, critical care clinicians, and decision-makers: a qualitative interview study.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2022Article
- Variation in communication and family visiting policies in intensive care within and between countries during the Covid-19 pandemic: The COVISIT international survey.Journal of critical care · 2022Article
- Practice of family-centred care in intensive care units before the COVID-19-pandemic: A cross-sectional analysis in German-speaking countries.Intensive & critical care nursing · 2022Article
- [Application of a standard communication system-based continuous home remote visit mode in the management of visits to severely burned patients in the post-pandemic era of coronavirus disease 2019].Zhonghua shao shang za zhi = Zhonghua shaoshang zazhi = Chinese journal of burns · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveOpen visitation in adult intensive care units has been associated with improved family and patient outcomes. However, worldwide adoption of this practice has been slow and reasons for this are unclear. This study documents barriers and strategies for implementing and sustaining open visitation in adult intensive care units in the United States experienced by nursing leadership. RESEARCH
designQualitative approach using grounded theory.
participantsNurse leaders in adult intensive care units with open visitation.
settingMagnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in the United States.
methodsSemi structured interviews were conducted with 19 nurse leaders from 15 geographically dispersed hospitals. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and imported into Atlas.ti qualitative software for analysis. Grounded theory constant comparison analysis was used for coding and category development.
findingsThe analysis revealed three barriers; nursing attitudes and clinical and nonclinical barriers. Strategies to overcome these barriers were empathy, evidence-based practice, models of care, shared governance, nurse discretion, security and family spaces.
conclusionIntensive care nursing leadership experienced distinct barriers and strategies during pre-implementation, implementation and sustainment of open visitation. Other nursing leaders interested in open visitation can use these findings as they plan this transition in their intensive care units.
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