“THE GOVERNMENT IS KEEPING ME FROM MY MOTHER”: IMPACTS OF VISITATION RESTRICTIONS AS REPORTED BY FAMILY MEMBERS - Abstract

Sep 29, 2026

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The Ohio Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey (FSS) and a separate COVID-19 survey captured family members’ experiences during a period when some nursing facilities restricted visitation due to COVID-19. Using content analysis, researchers examined 2,890 open-ended comments and identified 269 comments related to visitation restrictions. Most respondents reported negative social and emotional impacts for residents and family members, along with negative physical and cognitive impacts for residents, especially those with dementia. Qualitative findings inform considerations for future infectious-disease outbreaks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Study background and data collection

Surveys and participation

Qualitative content analysis and coding

Key findings on impacts

Social and emotional effects

Physical and cognitive effects

Policy considerations

Planning for future outbreaks

FAQs

What surveys were used to gather family experiences about visitation restrictions?

The study used the Ohio Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey (FSS) and a separate online COVID-19 survey that collected input about pandemic experiences when facilities limited visitation.

How were the visitation-restriction comments analyzed?

Researchers applied content analysis to 2,890 open-ended comments, identifying 269 comments pertaining to visitation restrictions, which were then coded and analyzed for themes.

What impacts did family members most often report from visitation restrictions?

The majority of commenters reported negative social and emotional impacts on both residents and family members, and negative physical and cognitive impacts on residents, particularly those living with dementia.

Sep 29, 2026

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