Consequences of visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic: An integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting restrictions of different extents have been implemented. However, despite the long history of visiting restrictions in health care systems, little is known about their effects.

Objectives

This review sought to explore the consequences of visitor restrictions in health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A systematic, integrative review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, based on a systematic search in PubMed, CHINAL full plus, Web of Science, PsychInfo, Scopus and the Cochrane Library.

Results

A total of 17 scientific papers covering intensive care, pediatric care, general medical care, hospital care, palliative care and nursing home settings were included. Although appreciat

SUBMITTER: Hugelius K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8196532 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature