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01.07.2021 | COVID-19 | Editorials
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Consequences of visitor restriction policies in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic
verfasst von:
Kimia Honarmand, MD, MSc, Sangeeta Mehta, MD
Erschienen in:
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Ausgabe 10/2021
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Excerpt
Being in the intensive care unit (ICU) may be an impersonal, overwhelming, and at times dehumanizing experience for patients. Critically ill patients experience physical and psychological distress and require interdisciplinary care to address their complex needs and reduce suffering. Family members are increasingly recognized as essential partners in addressing the complex cognitive, emotional, social, and practical needs of ICU patients. This recognition has led to a trend towards gradual liberalization of ICU visitation policies in Canada and around the world.
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2 “Open visitation” in the ICU expands family presence and their role to mitigate the psychological impact of the ICU environment and critical illness on patients, reduce distress among family members, and foster communication and collaboration between families and the care team. …