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While intensive care unit (ICU) visitation policies vary globally, it is widely acknowledged that most adult ICUs limit family presence at the patient’s bedside.() These restrictions are often justified by theoretical risks tied to visitor presence, such as infections, disruptions in care, and staff burnout.() However, the literature has not consistently confirmed these risks, and […]
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