Family support on intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative evaluation study into experiences of relatives

• Main Authors: Hanna T. Klop (Author), Mana Nasori (Author), Tjitske W. Klinge (Author), Rianne Hoopman (Author), Mirjam A. de Vos (Author), Chantal du Perron (Author), Lia van Zuylen (Author), Monique Steegers (Author), Birkitt L. ten Tusscher (Author), Floor C. H. Abbink (Author), Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen (Author), H. Roeline W. Pasman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background During the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands, relatives of patients with COVID-19 admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) were severely restricted in visiting their relatives and in communicating with treating physicians. Family communication is a core elemen...