Intra-NICU Patient Transfers: A Study of Frequency and Family and Staff Perceptions.
Neonatal Netw
; 41(2): 94-99, 2022 Mar 01.
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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.Palavras-chave
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Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal
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Transferência de Pacientes
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Ano de publicação:
2022
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