Table 2 Participants' responses regarding visitation policy (N = 234)
Responses | N | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of visits /24 h | One Visiting time Two Visiting times Three Visiting times Four or more visiting times No Visiting time | 79 84 33 13 25 | (33.8) (35.9) (14.1) (5.6) (10.7) |
Number of visitors /one time | One Visitor Two Visitors Three Visitors Four or more visitors No limit on visitors | 64 91 16 8 55 | (27.4) (38.9) (6.8) (3.4) (23.5) |
Maximum visiting time | Less than 5 min 5–10 min 10–15 min 15–30 min No time limit | 4 117 39 16 58 | (1.7) (50.0) (16.7) (6.8) (24.8) |
Exceptions to be made | Patient is dying Family has practical problems in complying with the policy Patient has emotional needs Healthcare workers have practical needs | 109 51 44 30 | (46.6) (21.8) (18.8) (12.8) |
Specific times no visitors are allowed | No specific time During CPR During endorsement During Doctor Round During procedure During nursing care | 129 54 19 13 12 7 | (55.1) (23.1) (8.1) (5.6) (5.1) (3.0) |
Availability of written policy at ICU | Yes No | 99 135 | (42.3) (57.7) |