Life & WellnessFlexible ICU Visiting Hours Tied to Less Delirium and AnxietySavePrintInside the ICU. Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesReuters5/12/2018|Updated: 5/12/2018 When intensive care units (ICUs) have flexible visiting hours that allow families to spend more time at the bedside, patients may be less likely to suffer delirium or severe anxiety, a research review suggests. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWaymo Goes Fully Autonomous in NashvilleFeb 10, 2026Vonn Says She Needs Multiple Surgeries for Complex Leg Fracture but Has No RegretsFeb 10, 2026Portugal Elects Socialist as President by LandslideFeb 08, 2026Iran’s Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Faces New Prison Term of More Than 7 YearsFeb 08, 2026Related TopicsICUanxietyDeliriumCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare