QUIZ #1 – ETH

ICU policies that could affect your mental health

Correct answer: C

Explanation: The study found that families allowed flexible visits had better long-term mental health outcomes.

Paper/source: de Souza JMB, Miozzo AP, da Rosa Minho Dos Santos R, Mocellin D, Rech GS, Trott G, Estivalete GPM, Sganzerla D, de Souza D, Rosa RG, Teixeira C. Long-term effects of flexible visitation in the intensive care unit on family members’ mental health: 12-month results from a randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med. 2024 Oct;50(10):1614-1621. doi: 10.1007/s00134-024-07577-3. Epub 2024 Aug 22. PMID: 39172240.