Pagnard Elizabeth, Sarver Wendy
J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 Jun;34(3):600-605. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.09.007. Epub 2018 Dec 6.
Evidence demonstrates that allowing visitation in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) leads to decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction. The purpose of this project was to create a visitation policy for families of patients staying overnight in the PACU, which would lead to improved satisfaction with the surgical waiting room experience and decreased family member anxiety.
Evidence-based practice project.
Survey data were sent to staff registered nurses to implement a visitation policy. On the basis of the feedback, a visitation policy was implemented. Family satisfaction was measured preimplementation and postimplementation.
Family satisfaction increased from a mean score of 4.5 to 9.6 and 10. Anecdotally, patients and families reported less anxiety after the visit.
Family satisfaction can be increased and anxiety decreased by allowing a brief visit in the PACU. Although registered nurses expressed concerns before the change, the new visitation policy was successfully implemented and met with enthusiasm. It continues in practice today.
有证据表明，允许在麻醉后护理单元（PACU）进行探视可减轻焦虑并提高满意度。本项目的目的是为在PACU过夜的患者家属制定一项探视政策，这将提高对手术等候室体验的满意度并减轻家属焦虑。
循证实践项目。
向注册护士发送调查数据以实施探视政策。根据反馈意见，实施了一项探视政策。在实施前和实施后测量家属满意度。
家属满意度从平均4.5分提高到9.6分和10分。据患者和家属反映，探视后焦虑减轻。
在PACU允许进行短暂探视可提高家属满意度并减轻焦虑。尽管注册护士在政策改变前表示担忧，但新的探视政策仍成功实施并受到欢迎。该政策至今仍在实行。
