Author:
Fults Marci Z.,McDonald Carrie,Russell Susan,Folenta DoryAnn,Whichard Frances,Ritchie Allan D.,Murphy Thomas
Abstract
Aims:(a) Quantify frequency of patient moves within a NICU with single patient and semi-private rooms (SPR). (b) Compare staff and parent perceptions of these moves.Methods:A hospital administrative database was evaluated to quantify the frequency of moves. A Room Change Questionnaire was devised to evaluate perceptions from NICU families and staff.Results:Most families reported experiencing at least 1 patient move (92 percent), with the majority reporting at least 3 moves (58 percent). Staff perceived moves as negative significantly more than parents (p < .01), and overreported negative family perceptions (p < .01). Overall, moves did not bother families (52 percent); however, most families who moved 3 or more times reported at least 1 negative perception (63 percent).Conclusion:SFRs increase the number of patient moves. NICU staff’s perception is significantly more negative than family’s perception; however, most families who were moved frequently reported at least 1 negative perception.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Critical Care Nursing,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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