The Impact of Restrictive Family Presence Policies in Response to COVID-19 on Family Integrated Care in the NICU: A Qualitative Study.
Holly McCullochMarsha Campbell-YeoBrianna RichardsonCindy Lee DennisAmos HundertJon DorlingLeah WhiteheadGail MacRaeTanya BishopJehier AfifiRebecca EarleAnnette Elliott RoseSarah FoyeDarlene InglisTheresa KimCarye LeightonAndrea MelansonDavid C SimpsonMike SmitPublished in: HERD (2021)
Our findings highlight the significant impact of family restrictions on the mental well-being of families, physical closeness with parents, and empathetic stress to HCPs. Further study of potential long-term impact is warranted.