Does ICU flexible family visitation policy reduce delirium among patients?

(JAMA Network) A randomized clinical trial involving patients, family members and clinicians from 36 adult intensive care units in Brazil looked at whether flexible family visitation (up to 12 hours per day) plus family education on ICUs and delirium would reduce the occurrence of delirium compared to standard visitation of up to 4 ½ hours per day. The study included 1,685 patients.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/jn-dif071219.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news