Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2666012 | Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Phase I caregiver visitation practice has been endorsed and encouraged by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, yet implementation has not been widespread. Literature has described benefits of visitation for patients and their caregivers. This article reports on a Phase I caregiver visitation program at a specialty care hospital. The steps of implementation and guidelines for both the health care team and the patient's caregivers are outlined. Visitation is recognized as promoting patient safety during Phase I recovery. A discussion of additional benefits and obstacles is addressed.
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Authors
Katherine E. Houle, John Belew, Blaine Miller,