Table 4 Means and standard deviation of nurses' attitudes towards visiting (N = 234)
Attitudes towards visiting | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
The visiting policy must be adapted when the patient is dying | 3.5 | 1.2 |
Strict visiting hours must be adapted when the patient has emotional needs | 3.2 | 1.2 |
When the patient is capable, he/she should have control in when, how long and how many visitors he/she can have | 3.2 | 1.2 |
Strict visiting hours must be adapted when the family has practical problems adhering to the policy | 3.1 | 1.2 |
The visiting policy must be adapted according to culture or ethnicity of the individual patient | 2.8 | 1.2 |
An open visiting policy should be carried out in our unit | 2.7 | 1.2 |
A strict starting hour is important, but the length of a visit can be flexible | 2.7 | 1.1 |
The visiting policy must be flexible during the first 24 h of hospitalization | 2.7 | 1.2 |
Everyone is allowed to visit, if it is approved by the patient | 2.6 | 1.3 |
The length of a visit should not be limited | 2.3 | 1.1 |
The number of people who are visiting the patient at the same time should not be limited | 2.3 | 1.1 |
The number of visitors in a day (24 h) should not be limited | 2.2 | 1.2 |