Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ann C Bolders"
- Ann C Bolders' research primarily focuses on family-centered care in healthcare settings, particularly examining the impact of visiting policies in intensive care units (ICUs).
- In her 2010 publication, Bolders conducted a multicenter survey to assess the organization of visiting policies in Belgian ICUs, highlighting the psychological stress that ICU admissions cause for patients and families.
- The study underscores a gap between existing data on the benefits of liberal visitation practices and the actual implementation of these practices in ICU settings, indicating a need for improvement in policy adoption.
