Keywords

Children, Developmental stages, Visitation

 

Authors

  1. Ihlenfeld, Janet T. PhD, RN

Abstract

Visitation policies in intensive care units are very strict. These serve to protect the critically ill patient. Should children be allowed to visit an ill parent or sibling? The developmental status of each child should be considered. At all times, children should be accompanied by another family member during their visit. Nurses are invited to send in their own comments and to provide their experiences regarding having children visit patients in intensive care units.