A Realist Evaluation of Open Visiting within an Acute Trust
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An evaluation of the impact of the implementation of open visiting on patients, relatives, carers and staff across two sites within Central Manchester University Foundation Trust using realist evaluation methodology.
IRAS ID
207698
Contact name
HE Hurst
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 30 days
Research summary
The study is based on some pilot work undertaken at Trafford General Hospital where open visiting was introduced onto the Stroke ward. They had reported positive outcomes but no formal evaluation was undertaken. There is little supported evidence of the benefits of open visiting not just on patients, relatives/visitors experience but important outcomes such as length of stay in hospital, falls and complaints.
REC name
North West - Haydock Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0758
Date of REC Opinion
28 Dec 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion