Family visits for critically ill patients in Jordan: A health care provider’s perspective

Mohammad  Abu-Jeyyab; Mariam Nofal; Raneem  El-Faouri; Sallam Alrosan

doi:10.58877/japaj.v2i2.144

Authors

Mohammad Abu-Jeyyab School of medicine, Mutah university, Al-Karak, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1709-6569
Mariam Nofal
Raneem El-Faouri Department of General Surgery, Hashemite University, Al-Zarqa, Jordan
Sallam Alrosan Internal Medicine, Saint Luke’s Health System, Kansas City, MO. , USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58877/japaj.v2i2.144

Abstract

Family visits are an essential part of patient care, particularly for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Many health care professionals in the Middle East, including Jordan, are, nevertheless, hesitant to introduce open visiting rules for ICU patients, citing a variety of problems and concerns. We give a physician's viewpoint on the advantages and challenges of regular family visits for ICU patients in Jordan in this research. We contend that family visits can improve patient outcomes, strengthen communication and trust, and reduce stress and exhaustion for patients and health care personnel alike. We also explore cultural norms, infection control, staff education, and family support as potential barriers and answers for establishing open visiting policy in Jordan.

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