Family member perspectives on intensive care unit in-person visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family member presence in the intensive care unit is important for patient well-being and recovery. Limitations to visits increase the risk of psychological distress in family members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person visiting restrictions were introduced to prevent the spread of infection.

Purpose

To explore the experience of in-person visiting restrictions imposed during the pandemic on family members of patients with COVID-19 admitted to an intensive care unit.

Method

Qualitative method with thematic analysis. Individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted.

Findings

We interviewed 21 family members. The results are presented in one overall theme with two main themes and five sub-themes. The theme 'Striving for closeness even

SUBMITTER: Jungestrand L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9637525 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature