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100			_aCliff Barbara
240			_aNursing 2024 _hAugust 2024
245			_aA survey of nurses' experiences with patient visitation restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic / _cBarbara Cliff, Elina Keiser, Stacey Malinowski, Meagan Wilson
300			_aVol. 54 (8) pages 52-57 : _bIllustrations: _c27 cm
500			_aPurpose: To characterize nurses experiences of restrictive visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In early 2023, an exploratory study investigated professional RNs perceptions of restrictive visitation policies and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on experiences between March and September 2020. An 11-question online survey containing qualitative and quantitative elements was sent to postlicensure nursing students and alumni of American Public University System (American Military University/American Public University. Results: Among the 41 survey respondents (response rate of 4%), 75.6% observed patients dying alone due to visitation restrictions during March-September 2020, with 87.8% noting strict no-visitation policies, yet only 10% found it effective. A majority (68.3%) supported allowing some family presence, reflecting negative sentiments toward strict policies; suggestions for enhancing family involvement included technology (78%) and employing volunteers or liaisons (34.1%) to improve patient/family well-being and alleviate nurse burden. Conclusion: The findings revealed insights into nurses experiences and perspectives on end-of-life care and visitation limitations during the pandemic. While the isolation of patients during times of strict visitation restrictions has some merit, exploring options for modified family visitation at the end of life is critical.
650			_aCOVID-19 pandemic, end-of-life care, healthcare strategies, visitation restrictions
700			_aKeiser Elina, Malinowski Stacey, Wilson Meagan
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