Visiting a loved one in the ICU with the aid of dedicated booklets is associated with reduced separation anxiety in children and adolescents

Visiting a loved one in the ICU with the aid of dedicated booklets is associated with reduced separation anxiety in children and adolescents

Abstract Background Opening visits in Intensive Care Units (ICU) to children and adolescents encounters fears and resistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact on children’s psychological well-being of a prepared visit to family members hospitalized in the ICU. Methods A quasi-experim...

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Main Authors: Giulia Lamiani, Federica Bonazza, Michela Maxia, Massimo Walter Rivolta, Giovanni Mistraletti, Elena Vegni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Subjects:
ICU visiting policies
Children
Psychological well-being
Family members
Family-centered care
Critical illness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00906-4
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