The Experience of Family Visits in the ICU: A Dual-Perspective Qualitative Study of Nurses and Family Members of Comatose Patients.
BACKGROUND The intensive care unit (ICU) is a crucial place for treating patients in a coma. Visiting activities in this area are often restricted by strict infection control and safety regulations. In the study institution, visiting is limited to a fixed 30-min period each day, which is a relatively strict policy inte...