Table 2.

Overview of Findings.

Categories (n = 3)	Subcategories (n = 10)
Absence of relatives provides insight into their significance	The importance of patient’s close relatives The absence of relatives reduces the CCNs’ patient awareness CCNs’ experiences of how relatives are affected when unable to visit
Challenges when relatives are not allowed to attend	Difficulties caused by the restraining orders Difficulty conveying information Emotional difficulties with telephone Communication
A changed way of working	Altered communication The patient’s recovery opportunity Impact on the work environment Lessons learned from restraining orders

CCNs = critical care nurses.