title: Promoting family-centered visitation makes a difference.
abstract: Promoting parental and sibling visitation of the critically ill child can positively influence the resolution of a crisis when a child is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. There are many benefits as well as barriers to incorporating family-centered visitation into the plan of care. Understanding the needs, stressors, and coping styles of the entire family will help the nurse provide a positive experience when parents or siblings visit the critically ill child.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Wincek
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*