Impact of different visiting policies on family satisfaction in two Spanish ICUs before and during COVID-19

Authors

Emilio Rodriguez-Ruiz, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS)
Maitane Campelo-Izquierdo, University Clinic Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS)
Ana Estany-Gestal, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS)
Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS)
Jos M. Latour, School of Nursing and Midwifery

ORCID

• Jos M. Latour: 0000-0002-8087-6461

Abstract

Dear Editor, Engaging relatives in the care of critically ill patients is associated with better outcomes. This reflects the importance of family-centred care (FCC) to deliver high-quality care in intensive care units (ICUs) [1]. Restricted visiting in ICU during COVID-19 pandemic has left family members unable to visit their loved ones [2, 3]. In our cross-sectional study, designed to validate the EMpowerment of PAtients in THe Intensive Care-Family (EMPATHIC-F) questionnaire, we collected data in two Spanish ICUs between November 2019 and May 2020 [4]. Here we report a secondary analysis demonstrating the impact of restricted visiting policies during COVID-19 on family satisfaction and providing evidence to support the ICU team to return, or change, to open visiting policies.

DOI

10.1007/s00134-021-06485-0

Publication Date

2021-08-07

Publication Title

Intensive Care Medicine

ISSN

0342-4642

Embargo Period

2022-08-07

Recommended Citation

Rodriguez-Ruiz, E., Campelo-Izquierdo, M., Estany-Gestal, A., Rodríguez-Núñez, A., & Latour, J. (2021) 'Impact of different visiting policies on family satisfaction in two Spanish ICUs before and during COVID-19', Intensive Care Medicine, . Available at: 10.1007/s00134-021-06485-0