Impact of restrictions on parental presence in neonatal intensive care units related to coronavirus disease 2019
Impact of restrictions on parental presence in neonatal intensive care units related to coronavirus disease 2019
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DOI:
10.1038/s41372-020-0753-7
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发表时间:
2020-08-28
影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Ahmad, Kaashif A.
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作者:
Mahoney, Ashley Darcy;White, Robert D.;Ahmad, Kaashif A.
Objectives To determine the relationship between the emergence of COVID-19 and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family presence as well as how NICU design affects these changes. Study design A cross-sectional survey from April 21 to 30, 2020. We queried sites regarding NICU demographics, NICU restrictions on parental presence, and changes in ancillary staff availability. Results Globally, 277 facilities responded to the survey. NICU policies preserving 24/7 parental presence decreased (83-53%, p < 0.001) and of preserving full parental participation in rounds fell (71-32%, p < 0.001). Single-family room design NICUs best preserved 24/7 parental presence after the emergence of COVID-19 (single-family room 65%, hybriddesign 57%, open bay design 45%, p = 0.018). In all, 120 (43%) NICUs reported reductions in therapy services, lactation medicine, and/or social work support. Conclusions Hospital restrictions have significantly limited parental presence for NICU admitted infants, although singlefamily room design may attenuate this effect.