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Volume 2, Issue 1 (6-2013)
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Abstract Aim.The aim of this study is to review the visiting policies, strategies and potential challenges and their different dimensions in ICUs in different societies. Background. Considering the special needs of patients and their families is one of the essential elements of care in the intensive care units (ICU). Method.This is a comprehensive review of the studies on different policies about visiting patients in intensive care units, based on the scientific database. Findings.The studies show that despite awareness of the role of family care, visiting hours and related policies in ICUs are still limited due to the medical team concerns. While existing research and evidence do not support these concerns. They show open visiting hours have more benefits for patients and families, however visiting hours in some societies are still restricted. Conclusion. The integration of theory, practice and the use of research findings in improving the quality of care of critically ill patients and their families in intensive care units is an important part of care. In practice, it is necessary to change the beliefs and attitudes of nurses in intensive care units. Further studies on opening visiting hours in intensive care units and its effect on treatment process is one of the major issues.
Seyysed Moslem Mahdavi Shahri, Ahmad Ali Asadi Noghabi, Mitra Zolfaghari, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate nurses' views about visiting in coronary care unit (CCU). Background. Social support includes emotional and instrumental support provided by family and friends who visit the patient. Visiting is shown to be influential on patients' recovery. On the other hand, visiting time has been an issue of the medical staff, patients and visitors. Method.In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 140 nurses working in CCU participated in the study. Data were collected by the use of demographic questionnaire and "The Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Visitation in ICU Questionnaire" (BAVIQ). The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS Version 19. Findings. Most nurses believed that visiting interferes with direct nursing care (65%), and causes nurses to spend more time in providing information to the patients’ families (82.8%). Most nurses (85%) did not desire to liberalize the visiting policy of their unit. Conclusion. The results of the study showed that CCU nurses have rather negative viewpoints toward visiting and open visiting policy that is in conflict with emotional needs of patients and their families.
Behnam Yari-Bajelani, Shiva Khaleghparast, Mohammad Imanipour, Ziae Totonchi, Ali Gholami, Sana Shahrabadi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2019)
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Aim. This study aimed to examine the effect of open visiting hours on sleep quality, anxiety, and satisfaction of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Background. The importance of visiting patients after CABG has been emphasized in various studies, but there is insufficient evidence to confirm whether restricted /open visits may have more positive or negative effects than each other.
Method. In this clinical trial study, 60 post-CABG patients, admitted to Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical and Research center, were randomly selected and divided into experimental (n=30) and control group (n=30). Patients in experimental group received an open visiting schedule (free visiting) and those in control group experienced a regular visiting schedule (restricted visiting). Anxiety was measured on the second and fourth days of hospitalization by the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory (STAI), sleep quality was measured by Richard Campbell and satisfaction was assessed through researcher-made questionnaire on the fourth day of hospitalization. Data were analyzed using independent t-test in SPSS-20 software.
Findings. There was a statistically significant difference between control and experimental groups in terms of anxiety mean score (43.97±6.76 against 35.90±4.31, respectively) (p≤0.0001). There was also a statistically significant difference between control and experimental groups in terms of mean score of patient satisfaction (46.13±7.15 vs 32.23±4.67, respectively) (p≤0.0001). A statistically significant difference was found between control and experimental groups in terms of sleep quality mean score (2.33±0.8 vs 3.33±0.75, respectively) (p≤0.0001).
Conclusion. Open visiting can reduces anxiety, and improves sleep quality and patients' satisfaction after CABG.
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