The impact of isolation precautions on caregiver-infant interactions in the neonatal intensive care unit: A case-control study

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr;42(4):480-482. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1216. Epub 2020 Nov 26.

Abstract

This case-control study investigated the association between isolation precautions and the frequency of infant-caregiver interaction in the NICU. Interactions were discretely counted; cases and controls were matched by isolation status. Cases had fewer interactions than controls (median, 4 vs 8; P < .0001). Further research is needed to determine whether this reduction impacts patient outcomes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Caregivers*
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal*