Nationwide survey on ICU visiting policies in Mainland of China: Current practices and perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family presence is essential in reducing delirium and promoting early recovery of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study was conducted through a questionnaire survey to examine the current visitation policies of ICUs in China and explore flexible visitation options.

Methods

Two versions of independently developed questionnaire, informed by relevant literature, was distributed in two versions: a medical staff questionnaire and a family questionnaire. The survey was administered online and conducted anonymously, with participants completing it after scanning a two-dimensional bar code. Data were collected from January 2020 to June 2020. We accessed the difference between the two groups were compared and the association between factors associated with

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature