A realist evaluation of the implementation of open visiting in an acute care setting for older people.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Open visiting refers to the principle of unrestricted visiting hours in the hospital setting to enable relatives, families and carers to visit at any time. There has been recognition that open visiting supports the principle of patient and family supported care and improves communication. Despite this there has been difficulty in implementing open visiting and barriers identified. The aims of this study were therefore to evaluate the implementation of open visiting, the barriers to implementation, sustainability and the impact of open visiting on communication between health care professionals, families and carers. METHODS:The study was conducted on two large acute wards for the older person. Realist evaluation methods were used to understand 'what works well, how, for whom and

SUBMITTER: Hurst H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6873458 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature