Visiting critically ill adults: strategies for practice.
Visitation and proximity needs are consistently rated as very important by families of critically ill patients. This article reviews the literature on the proximity needs of families, presents nursing interventions to meet them, and suggests a plan for future research in this area.
Titler
M G
MG
Walsh
S M
SM
D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D014789:Visitors to Patients