Selection of knowledge translation strategies to implement best practices on nonpharmacological prevention of delirium in intensive care unit / Sélection de stratégies de transfert des connaissances visant à implanter les pratiques recommandées de prévention non pharmacologiques du délirium en soins intensifs.

Background: Delirium prevention in the ICU should focus on a non-pharmacological approach. However, these recommendations are not always applied by care providers. Objective: To select knowledge translation strategies to facilitate the implementation of non-pharmacological best practices to prevent delirium in the ICU. Method: A consensus study was conducted. Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of nonpharmacological methods, and knowledge translation strategies, were identified in two nominal groups. A context assessment was also carried out. Nine professionals and one patient-partner participated. Results: The barriers and facilitators on which consensus was reached were most frequently related to environmental context and resources, intention, and knowledge. The areas of organizational context with the highest levels of agreement were interpersonal relations, culture and leadership. Consequently, knowledge translation strategies were selected to facilitate practices, as well as to modify the environment and improve knowledge. Conclusion: A structured method was used during this study to guide the selection of knowledge translation strategies. The application of these strategies could potentially improve clinical practice in intensive care.

Introduction: La prévention du délirium aux soins intensifs devrait être axée sur les méthodes non pharmacologiques. Toutefois, ce type de recommandation n'est pas toujours appliqué. Objectif: Sélectionner des stratégies de transfert des connaissances afin de faciliter l'implantation des pratiques non pharmacologiques pouvant prévenir le délirium en soins intensifs. Méthode: Une étude de consensus a été réalisée autour de deux thèmes. Deux groupes nominaux ont été constitués pour identifier les barrières et les facilitateurs à l'implantation des méthodes et les stratégies de transfert des connaissances. Une évaluation du contexte a aussi été réalisée. Neuf professionnels et une patiente-partenaire ont participé. Résultats: Les barrières et les facilitateurs ayant fait l'objet d'un consensus étaient plus fréquemment reliés au contexte environnemental et aux ressources, à l'intention et aux connaissances. Les domaines du contexte organisationnel qui ont obtenu le plus haut niveau d'accord sont les relations interpersonnelles, la culture et le leadership. Conséquemment, des stratégies de transfert des connaissances pour faciliter les pratiques, modifier l'environnement et améliorer les connaissances ont été sélectionnées. Conclusion: Une méthode structurée a été utilisée afin de guider la sélection de stratégies de transfert des connaissances. L'application de ces stratégies pourrait potentiellement améliorer la pratique clinique en soins intensifs.

Comparing the delirium objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) education package to standard education for post-registration nurses: A randomised controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: A recent pilot study demonstrated that an interactive delirium educational intervention, The Delirium OSCE Education Package, had a positive impact on self-perceptions of confidence and competence in the use of delirium assessment tools and delirium knowledge; delirium knowledge scores; clinical practice; and planned practice change for participants. However, it is not known if The Delirium OSCE Education Package is superior to standard methods of professional development education. OBJECTIVE: To determine if The Delirium OSCE Education Package is superior to standard methods of professional development education on observations of delirium care in practice scores for post-registration nurses. DESIGN: Clustered randomised, controlled, and observer-blinded, multisite superiority trial with two parallel groups at each site. SETTINGS: Three private hospitals across New South Wales, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Registered nurses (RNs) (n = 153) or enrolled nurses (ENs) (n = 37) working in the eligible inpatient medical or surgical wards at each site. METHODS: Within each hospital site wards were clusters, with wards rather than individuals being randomised for The Delirium OSCE Education Package or standard professional development education at a ratio of 1:1. The primary outcome was observations of delirium care in practice, 6-weeks post (T1) allocated intervention. Secondary outcomes were self-perceived confidence and competence (self-efficacy) in delirium assessment tools and delirium knowledge; and delirium knowledge scores. RESULTS: A total of 51.3 % (n = 20) in the intervention group obtained a satisfactory observation of delirium care in practice score, compared to 34.9 % (n = 15) in the control group (p = 0.134, χ2). The odds of a satisfactory observation of delirium care in practice score for the intervention group was 10.1 times higher than the control (p = 0.009). The mean MCQ score and perceptions of confidence and competence in the intervention and control group increased from baseline to six-weeks post-intervention, however, there was no significant difference between the groups. CONCLUSION: The Delirium OSCE Education Package provides the foundation for facilitating change in delirium care. It is recommended that The Delirium OSCE Education Package is implemented as part of a multicomponent strategy involving a validation delirium screening and assessment tool, hospital-specific policy, interprofessional education, and delirium champions. Future studies are needed to evaluate the sustainability of the intervention and if there is a positive impact on patient-level outcomes.

Dynamic delirium - Nursing intervention to reduce delirium in patients critically Ill, a randomized control trial.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of a nursing intervention based on the Dynamic Symptom Model (DSM) and scientific evidence versus daily care in reducing the incidence and duration of delirium in intensive care patients. METHOD: We designed the intervention named "DyDel" (By Dynamic Delirium) based on the theoretical approach of the DSM and from scientific evidence. A double-masked clinical trial of parallel groups was developed to test DyDel, with 213 patients older than 18 admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) randomized to the study groups. The intervention group received DyDel each shift from day 0 until discharged from the ICU, while the control group received daily care in the ICU. At the same time, all participants were followed to measure primary (incidence and duration of delirium) and secondary outcomes (level of sedation and pain, days of mechanical ventilation, stay in ICU, and physical restriction). RESULTS: Overall, the study population were older than 60 years (60.3 ± 15.2 years), the male gender (59.6 %), and the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (73.7 %) were predominant. Comparing groups of study, the incidence of delirium was lower in the intervention group (5.6 %) than in the control group (14.8 %) (p = 0.037). The intervention group had lower days with delirium (0.07 ± 0.308) than the control group (0.34 ± 1.28) (p = 0.016), lower pain intensity (p = 0.002) and lower days of physical restraints (p = 0.06). CONCLUSION: Non-pharmacological care, like the DyDel intervention, includes the family and focuses on the different patient's needs, which can help to reduce the incidence and duration of delirium in patients admitted to adult ICUs. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE: DyDel was non-pharmacological and included the family. The DyDel's activities were focused on physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social needs and the experience and trajectory of delirium. The nurse can give humanized care in the ICU by applying DyDel.

Performance and validation of two ICU delirium assessment and severity tools; a prospective observational study.

BACKGROUND: The clinical statistical performance of the Confusion Assessment Method Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU, including CAM-ICU-7) and Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) have rarely been studied. Additionally, delirium severity is often not measured due to a lack of validation of delirium assessment tools. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to determine the statistical performance of both delirium assessment tools in daily practice, and the correlation with the gold standard Delirium Rating Scale (DRS)-R98, for delirium severity. RESEARCH METHOD: CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC, performed by nurses were compared with the DRS-R98 assessed by delirium experts, twice weekly. Within a time-window of one hour all assessments were independently performed. DESIGN: A prospective observational study performed between October and December 2020. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of both tools was determined. The correlation between DRS-R98 and CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC was used for validation of delirium severity. RESULTS: In total, 104 CAM-ICU-7 and 105 ICDSC assessments in 86 patients were compared with the DRS-R98. For the CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC, respectively, the sensitivity was 90% and 95%, the specificity was 92.4% and 92.3%. The positive predictive value was 0.76 and 0.80, and negative predictive value was 0.77 and 0.97. Correlation of the CAM-ICU-7 score and ICDSC score with the DRS-R98 score was 0.74 (95% CI 0.64-0.81) and 0.70 (95%CI 0.59-0.79; both p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSION: Both CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC demonstrated good statistical performance and correlated well with the delirium severity tool DRS-R98. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE: Nurses can either use the CAM-ICU(-7) or the ICDSC in their practice, both are accurate in delirium diagnosis. Total CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC score reflects delirium severity well; the higher the score, the more severe the delirium. This enables nurses to gauge the impact of their interventions and enhance the well-being of patients experiencing delirium by minimizing distressing occurrences.

Difficulties faced by intensive care nurses in caring for patients with delirium: A cross-sectional, multicentre study.

BACKGROUND: Intensive care nurses experience many difficulties in caring for patients with delirium. Thus, it is valuable to conduct in-depth research on the factors that influence the difficulties faced by intensive care nurses in caring for those with delirium as doing so can result in tangible improvements in patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to explore the difficulties faced by intensive care nurses in caring for patients with delirium in light of the demographic, clinical, and professional and management characteristics of nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 360 intensive care nurses from eight general hospitals in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The participants completed questionnaires assessing the level of difficulty they faced in caring for patients with delirium and their level of delirium-related knowledge. RESULTS: The highest overall mean scores on the difficulty scale subscales were observed for ensuring safety (2.92 ± 0.30), dealing with stress and distress (2.80 ± 0.37), and lack of resources (2.85 ± 0.41). The main factors influencing nurses' difficulty in caring for these patients were title, status as a critical care specialist nurse, training regarding delirium, a standardised delirium management process, the knowledge level regarding delirium, the total number of years working in the intensive care unit, and work communication ability. Likewise, most of these characteristics made it difficult for the nurses to use delirium screening tools. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insights into factors influencing the difficulties faced by intensive care nurses in caring for patients with delirium and in using delirium screening tools. Our findings suggested that nursing managers could develop targeted improvement strategies and provide more resources to support nurses, thereby improving the quality of delirium care and patient outcomes by using the results from this study. These findings can also provide evidence to support intervention studies in the future.

Nursing diagnoses as factors associated with delirium among intensive care unit patients with sepsis: A retrospective correlational study.

AIMS: To examine whether nursing diagnoses were associated with delirium in patients with sepsis. BACKGROUND: Nursing diagnosis is a nurse's clinical judgement about clients' current or potential health conditions. Delirium is regarded as an important nurse-sensitive outcome. Nonetheless, nursing diagnoses associated with delirium have not yet been identified. DESIGN: Retrospective correlational study. METHODS: This study was carried out from December 2021 to January 2023. We analysed electronic health records of patients with sepsis admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) of a tertiary hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Delirium was defined based on the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist score. Nursing diagnoses established within 24 h of admission to the ICU were included and were based on the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association diagnostic classification. The data were analysed using logistic regression. Demographics, comorbidities, procedures and physiological measures were adjusted. Regression model was evaluated via receiver operating characteristic curve, Nagelkerke R2, accuracy and F1 score. RESULTS: The prevalence of delirium in patients with sepsis was 51.8%. Ineffective breathing patterns, decreased cardiac output and impaired skin integrity were significant nursing diagnoses related to delirium. Age ≥ 65 years, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, physical restraint and comatose state were also associated with delirium in patients with sepsis. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.806. CONCLUSION: Ineffective breathing patterns, decreased cardiac output and impaired skin integrity could manifest as prodromal symptoms of delirium among patients with sepsis. IMPACT: The prodromal symptoms of delirium revealed through nursing diagnoses can be efficiently used to identify high-risk groups for delirium. The use of nursing diagnosis system should be recommended in clinical practice caring for sepsis patients. REPORTING METHODS: STROBE checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public involvement.

Nursing microtheory in the prevention of delirium in older adult in the intensive care unit. / Microteoría de enfermería en la prevención del delirium en personas mayores en la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

OBJECTIVE: to describe a microtheory for nursing care in the prevention of delirium in older adult in the intensive care unit. METHOD: prescriptive theoretical research, based on substruction. Roy's Adaptation Model constructs were deduced and data from the phenomenon of nursing care in the prevention of delirium in older adult in intensive care were induced, based on an integrative literature review. RESULTS: the microtheory has a theoretical and operational system and a model of care. In the theoretical system, Roy's focal and contextual stimulus constructs were used. From them, the concepts of focal and contextual care and the variable adaptive response to prevention were elaborated. From the relational statements, four axioms, two postulates, eight propositions and an epistemic assumption were elaborated. TWO EMPIRICAL INDICATORS WERE ESTABLISHED IN THE OPERATING SYSTEM: the Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Units and the demographic/clinical history of the older adult. Subsequently, two transformational statements, four hypotheses and the model of care represented in figure were produced. CONCLUSION: the microtheory produced prescribes care in the prevention of delirium in older adult in intensive care, through a construct of interest to nursing, and allows interceptions for the development of instruments that guide nursing activities.

Estudio cuasi-experimental sobre intervenciones enfermeras en la valoración, manejo y prevención del síndrome confusional agudo / Quasi-experimental study on nursing interventions in the assessment, management and prevention of acute confusional syndrome

Fundamentos: El síndrome confusional agudo (SCA) es una de las complicaciones con mayor morbimortalidad en las unidades de hospitalización, pero es una situación reversible si se detecta a tiempo, representando un claro desafío para la enfermería. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron valorar previa y posteriormente las intervenciones realizadas por las enfermeras para la identificación y la adopción de las medidas preventivas no farmacológicas aplicadas en el síndrome confusional agudo, así como relacionarlas con los años de experiencia profesional y la formación recibida. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental, prospectivo y analítico a través de cuestionario estructurado autoadministrado pre-post intervención (extraído de la JBI PACES program-Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System) sobre la identificación y las medidas preventivas aplicadas en el SCA. Se distribuyeron un total de quinientos veinte cuestionarios (valoración pre y post) a enfermeras del servicio de Urgencias y la unidad de medicina interna del Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet de Zaragoza (Aragón, España) de enero de 2021 a abril de 2022. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el programaJamovi® 2.3.13. Resultados: Se recibieron ciento ochenta cuestionarios cumplimentados correctamente (noventa y cuatro pre y ochenta y seis post). Para el 100%, el SCA supuso una carga de trabajo extra y se hallaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la capacidad de manejo de SCA con los años de experiencia profesional (p=<0,028). El 97,2% de las enfermeras aplicaron intervenciones no farmacológicas. Conclusiones: A pesar de percibirse como una carga extra en el trabajo diario, las enfermeras realizan prevenciones no farmacológicas para el manejo del SCA. Es necesario mejorar la formación para proporcionar estrategias de orientación.(AU)

Background: Acute confusional syndrome (ACS) is one of the complications with the highest morbidity and mortality in hospitalization units, but it is a reversible situation if detected early, representing a clear challenge for nursing. The objectives of this studywere to assess the interventions carried out by nurses for the identification and non-pharmacological preventive measures applied inacute confusional syndrome and relate them to the years of professional experience and training received.Methods: A quasi-experimental, prospective and analytical study was carried out through a selfdministered structured questionnaire pre-post intervention (extracted from theJBI PACES program-Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System) on the identificationand preventive measures applied in ACS. A total of 520 questionnaires (pre and post assessment) were distributed to nurses from theemergency department and the internal medicine unit of the Miguel Servet University Hospital in Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain) from January2021 to April 2022. Statistical analysis carried out with the programJamovi®2.3.13.Results: 180 correctly completed questionnaires (94 pre and 86 post) were received. For 100%, the ACS supposed an extra workload and significant differences were found between the ability to manage ACS with the years of professional experience (p=<0.028).97.2% of the nurses applied non-pharmacological interventions.Conclusions: Despite being perceived as an extra burden in daily work, nurses perform nonpharmacological prevention for themanagement of ACS. It is necessary to improve training to provide guidance strategies.(AU)

Cuidados intensivos de enfermagem ao idoso com delirium: um protocolo de revisão de escopo / Intensive nursing care to older adults with delirium: a protocol of scoping review

OBJETIVO: explorar sistematicamente a literatura quanto aos cuidados de enfermagem prestados aos idosos internados com delirium, em unidades de terapia intensiva, sejam eles para prevenção, sejam eles para manejo do delirium. MÉTODO: protocolo de revisão de escopo, estruturado pelas recomendações do Manual do Instituto Joanna Briggs, utilizando as seguintes bases de dados: PubMed via MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science e Google Scholar. A bibliografia encontrada será organizada através do gerenciador EndNote. Após a exclusão dos estudos duplicados, as citações serão transferidas para o software Rayyan. Em seguida, será iniciada a triagem das referências por dois pesquisadores independentes. O processo da seleção de estudos será exibido no fluxograma adaptado do Checklist PRISMA-ScR. Os dados serão extraídos dos estudos através de uma planilha desenvolvida no programa Microsoft Excel pelos próprios autores, avaliando e interpretando as informações de acordo com o objetivo proposto. Os dados serão organizados em tabelas, quadros e fluxogramas, com discussão narrativa.

OBJECTIVE: to systematically explore the literature regarding the nursing care provided to the older adult hospitalized with delirium in intensive care units for the prevention or management of delirium. METHOD: scoping review protocol, structured by the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute manual, utilizing the following database: MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. We will organize the citations found through the EndNote manager. After the exclusion of duplicated studies, we will transfer the citations to the Rayyan software. Afterward, two independent researchers will begin the screening of titles / abstracts. We will present the selection process of studies in the Checklist PRISMA-ScR adopted flowchart. The authors will extract the data of the studies through a spreadsheet developed in the Microsoft Excel, evaluating and interpreting the information according to the objective of the study. We will organize the data in charts, tables, and flowcharts with a narrative discussion.

Delirium en ancianos institucionalizados: una epidemia silenciosa / Delirium in institutionalized elderly: a silent epidemic

Introducción: El aumento del envejecimiento, así como de los cuidados sociales y sanitarios que requieren las personas mayores, ha condicionado que se haya incrementado exponencialmente el número de ancianos institucionalizados. En este contexto, el deliriumes una condicion común y muy angustiante, con un gran impacto biopsicosocioeconómico para el residente y su entorno. Pese a ser una entidad potencialmente prevenible, sigue siendo infratratada e infradiagnosticada. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica existente sobre el manejo del delirium en ancianos que se encuentran en centros residenciales de atención a largo plazo. Metodología: Revisión narrativa mediante búsquedas bibliográficas en bases de datos relacionadas con las ciencias de la salud: CINAHL, PubMed, Biblioteca Cochrane, CUIDEN y LILACS, así como en los metabuscadores Dialnet Plus y Google Académico. Resultados: En función de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se seleccionaron 19 artículos. El análisis de los documentos generó 2 categorías: medidas de control fisiológico y ambiental para la prevención del delirium y estrategias de intervención terapéutica. Como hallazgos, las estrategias multidisciplinares no farmacológicas podrían ser eficaces en la prevención del delirium, así como la identificación temprana de los factores de riesgo y programas educativos dirigidos a las enfermeras que atienden a esta población. De este modo, se estará ejerciendo la medida más eficaz y económica para abordar esta entidad en su fase inicial, la prevención. Conclusión: Se encontraron escasoshallazgos estadísticamente significativos sobre las asociaciones entre las intervenciones y la prevención del delirium en instituciones. Si se quiere optimizar la salud y el bienestar de los residentes deben realizarse investigaciones futuras, específicas y sólidas, y evitar los desafíos que suponen estos entornos (AU)

Introduction: The increase in ageing, as well as the social and health care it requires, has led to an exponential increase in the number of institutionalised residents. In this context, delirium is a common and very distressing condition, with a great bio psycho-social-economic impact on both the patient and his or her environment. Despite being a potentially preventable entity, it continues to be under-treated and under-diagnosed. Objective: To analyze the existing scientific evidence on the management of delirium in elderly people in long-term care residential facilities. Methodology: Narrative review by means of bibliographic searches in databases related to the Health Sciences CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, CUIDEN and LILACS, as well as in the meta-searches Dialnet Plus and Google Academic. Results: 19 articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis of the documents generated two categories: physiological and environmental control measures for the prevention of delirium and therapeutic intervention strategies. As findings, non pharmacological multidisciplinary strategies may be effective in preventing delirium, as well as early identification of risk factors and educational programs directed at nurses serving this population. In this way, the most effective and economical measure to address this entity in its initial phase, prevention, will be exercised. Conclusion: There were few statistically significant findings on associations between interventions and delirium prevention in institutions. If the health and well-being of residents is to be optimized, future research must be specific and robust, avoiding the challenges of these environments (AU)

Intervención de enfermería para reducir incidencia y duración del delirium en personas en cuidados intensivos  / Nursing Intervention to Reduce Incidence and Duration of Delirium in Patients in Intensive Care

Objetivo: determinar la efectividad de la intervención de enfermería basada en el Modelo de Síntomas Dinámicos (MSD) y en evidencia científica, frente al cuidado cotidiano, para la reducción de la incidencia y duración del delirium en personas en cuidados intensivos. Método: se emplearon dos fases, diseño y evaluación de la intervención. El diseño siguió las recomendaciones de Sidani desde el enfoque teórico con aplicación del MSD y desde el enfoque empírico con una revisión sistemática. La evaluación de la intervención se realizó con un ensayo clínico aleatorizado de grupos paralelos doble ciego. La muestra fueron 213 personas en UCI. El análisis empleó estadística analítica, paramétrica y no paramétrica. Resultados: se diseñó la intervención denominada Dynamic Delirium (DyDel) con 10 cuidados y 33 actividades. Los cuidados partieron de los componentes fisiológico, psicológico, spiritual y social, ambiental, experiencia y trayectoria del MSD. Las actividades de cada cuidado surgieron de la evidencia científica. Al probar la intervención se halló que la incidencia y duración del delirium fueron significativamente menor en el grupo intervención frente al grupo control (incidencia 5,6% Vs. 14,8%, respectivamente, (p=0.037)) (duración 0.07±0.308 Vs. 0.34±1.28, respectivamente (p=0.016)). El grupo intervención también logró más cantidad de días con dolor leve y sin uso de inmovilizaciones físicas. Conclusión: la intervención DyDel, basada en el MSD y en evidencia científica, fue multicomponente, no farmacológica y vincula a la familia, y fue efectiva para reducir el delirium en personas en UCI. Se comprobó que el conocimiento propio de enfermería mejora la práctica. (AU)

Objective: to determine the effectiveness of a nursing intervention based on the Dynamic Symptom Model (DSM) and scientific evidence, versus daily care, in reducing the incidence and duration of delirium in intensive care patients. Method: two phases were used, design and evaluation of the intervention. The design followed Sidani's recommendations from the theoretical approach with the application of the DSM and the empirical approach with a systematic review. The evaluation of the intervention was carried out with a randomized clinical trial of parallel groups, double-blind. The sample consisted of 213 ICU patients. The analysis used analytical, parametric and nonparametric statistics. Results: the intervention called Dynamic Delirium (Dydel) was designed with ten care and 33 activities. Care was based on the physiological, psychological, spiritual and social, environmental, experience and MSD trajectory components. The activities for each care were derived from scientific evidence. When testing the intervention, it was found that the incidence and duration of delirium were significantly lower in the intervention group versus the control group (incidence 5.6% vs 14.8%, respectively, (p=0.037)) (duration 0.07±0.308 vs 0.34±1.28, respectively (p=0.016)). The intervention group also achieved more days with mild pain and without the use of physical immobilizations. Conclusion: the DyDel intervention, based on the DSM and scientific evidence, was multicomponent, non-pharmacological and linked to the family, and was effective in reducing delirium in ICU patients. It was proven that nursing knowledge improves practice. (AU)

Estudio del síndrome confusional agudo en los registros de enfermería en pacientes geriátricos hospitalizados con interconsulta a psiquiatría / Study of delirium based on nursing records in hospitalized geriatric patients with psychiatric interconsultation

Objetivos: Analizar, a partir de los registros de enfermería, las variables asociadas con la aparición del síndrome confusional agudo (SCA) en pacientes geriátricos de un hospital general.Metodología:Estudio descriptivo transversal y retrospectivo realizado en el Hospital Royo Villanova, de Zaragoza, entre 2011-2014. Población de estudio: N = 881 diagnosticados de SCA (2,2% del total de ingresos); se obtuvo una muestra total de n = 79 pacientes de 60 años o más, con diagnóstico de SCA por psiquiatría de enlace.Resultados:La edad media de los pacientes fue de 82,8 años. La detección de SCA se realizó en los pacientes tras 1,1 a 3,5 días de media desde el ingreso. Las puntuaciones del Índice de Barthel fueron de 40,9 a 60,8. Los fallecimientos durante el episodio de SCA fueron entre el 10,3% y el 15%. El cuadro de SCA fue mayoritariamente de tipo hiperactivo y se inició por la noche y por la tarde. Los síntomas más frecuentes de SCA registrados por enfermería fueron alteraciones motoras (agitación, inquietud) y desorientación.Conclusión:Enfermería registra el SCA antes de la petición de colaboración al servicio de psiquiatría, la cual se da en escaso número. Estos registros son precisos y certeros y coinciden con los términos médicos. Serían necesarios nuevos estudios de investigación que permitan minimizar el infradiagnóstico y no solo detectar SCA del tipo hiperactivo, ya que todos conducen a aumentar la morbimortalidad de nuestros pacientes. (AU)

Objectives: To analyze, from the nursing records, the variables associated with the appearance of Acute Confusional Syndrome (here after SCA) in geriatric patients of a general hospital in the city of Zaragoza.Methodology:Descriptive cross-sectional and retrospective study conducted at the Royo Villanova hospital in Zaragoza between 2011-2014. Study population: N = 881 diagnosed with ACS (2.2% of total income). A total sample of n = 79 was obtained, patients ≥ 60 years, with a diagnosis of ACS by Link Psychiatry.Results:The average age of the patients was 82.8 years. The detection of ACS was performed in patients after 1.1 to 3.5 days on average from admission. Barthel Index scores were 40.9 to 60.8. The exitus during the episode of ACS were 10.3% / 15%. The SCA chart was mostly hyperactive and debuted at night and in the afternoon. The most frequent symptoms of ACS recorded by nursing were motor disorders (agitation, restlessness) and disorientation.Conclusions:Nursing usually register ACS before the request for collaboration to the psychiatry service, which occurs rarely. Besides these records are accurate and match with the medical terms. New research studies are required to minimize underdiagnosis and not only to detect hyperactivity ACS because all types lead to increased morbidity and mortality of our patients. (AU)

Postoperative Cardiovascular Surgery Delirium: Interrater Agreement Between Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialist and Factors Associated With Prevalence.

PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to examine interrater agreement of delirium between clinical nurses and a clinical nurse specialist, determine delirium subtype prevalence, and examine associated patient, procedure, and hospital factors. DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional design and a convenience sample of nurses and patients on progressive care units were used in this study. METHODS: Clinical nurse specialist data were collected on a case report form, and clinician and patient data were obtained from electronic databases. Interrater agreement of delirium prevalence was assessed by κ statistic, and logistic regression models were used to determine patient factors associated with delirium. RESULTS: Of 216 patients, 23 had delirium; clinical nurses identified fewer cases than the clinical nurse specialist: 1.8% versus 10.7%; κ agreement, 0.27 (0.06, 0.49). By delirium subtype, hypoactive delirium was more frequent (n = 10). Factors associated with delirium were history of cerebrovascular disease (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], 2.8 [1.01-7.7]; P = .044), history of mitral valve disease (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], 0.31 [0.09-0.90]; P = .041), and longer perfusion time (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], 1.7 [1.1-2.7]; P = .016). One factor was associated with hypoactive delirium, longer perfusion time (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], 2.2 [1.3-4.2]; P = .008). CONCLUSIONS: Because clinician-clinical nurse specialist delirium agreement was low and hypoactive delirium was common, clinical interventions are needed.

The Impact of Nursing Delirium Preventive Interventions in the ICU: A Multicenter Cluster-randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Rationale: Delirium is common in critically ill patients and is associated with deleterious outcomes. Nonpharmacological interventions are recommended in current delirium guidelines, but their effects have not been unequivocally established. Objectives: To determine the effects of a multicomponent nursing intervention program on delirium in the ICU. Methods: A stepped-wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted in ICUs of 10 centers. Adult critically ill surgical, medical, or trauma patients at high risk of developing delirium were included. A multicomponent nursing intervention program focusing on modifiable risk factors was implemented as standard of care. The primary outcome was the number of delirium-free and coma-free days alive in 28 days after ICU admission. Measurements and Main Results: A total of 1,749 patients were included. Time spent on interventions per 8-hour shift was median (interquartile range) 38 (14-116) minutes in the intervention period and median 32 (13-73) minutes in the control period (P = 0.44). Patients in the intervention period had a median of 23 (4-27) delirium-free and coma-free days alive compared with a median of 23 (5-27) days for patients in the control group (mean difference, -1.21 days; 95% confidence interval, -2.84 to 0.42 d; P = 0.15). In addition, the number of delirium days was similar: median 2 (1-4) days (ratio of medians, 0.90; 95% confidence interval, 0.75 to 1.09; P = 0.27). Conclusions: In this large randomized controlled trial in adult ICU patients, a limited increase in the use of nursing interventions was achieved, and no change in the number of delirium-free and coma-free days alive in 28 days could be determined. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03002701).

Delirium in adult patients in intensive care: nursing interventions.

BACKGROUND: Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome of high incidence in the critically ill patient. It is characterised by changes in acute attention and cognition, has a multifactorial aetiology and has a negative impact on the patient's clinical situation and future quality of life. Prevention of delirium and early identification can reduce associated morbidity and mortality. Consequently, it is vital that intensive care unit (ICU) nurses perform targeted patient monitoring to identify acute cognitive changes. OBJECTIVE: To identify nursing interventions directed at the prevention and management of delirium in adult patients in ICU. METHOD: A scoping review was undertaken based on the principles recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTS: Seven studies were selected for inclusion. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological nursing interventions were identified. CONCLUSION: The interventions identified were predominantly aimed at the prevention of delirium. The training of nurses and wider clinical team in preventing and identifying this syndrome is crucial.

Cuidados para el manejo de delirio en Unidades de Paciente Crítico: una revisión integrativa / Cuidados para o manejo de delirium em Unidades de Pacientes Críticos: uma revisão integrativa / Care management of delirium in Critical Patient Units: an integrative review

Objetivo: analizar en la evidencia bibliográfica los aspectos que influyen en el desarrollo del delirio, manejo, evaluación objetiva para su pesquisa y los cuidados relacionados a la promoción y prevención de éste en los usuarios hospitalizados en unidades críticas. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión integrativa, en bases de datos CINAHL; SCOPUS y Scielo. Fueron seleccionados 19 artículos limitados por año (2016-2017). Resultado: Se identificaron cuatro factores que impactan en el delirio: la fisiopatología/factores de riesgo, la prevención y promoción, la evaluación objetiva y el manejo en unidades críticas. Conclusión: La Gestión del Cuidado se encuentra a cargo de Enfermería, por ende, es fundamental no dejar esta temática de lado debido a que su incidencia aumentará los días de hospitalización, días de ventilación mecánica y mortalidad, impactando negativamente en la calidad de los cuidados.(AU)

Aim: To identify aspects thatinfluence the development of delirium, itsmanagement, evaluation and care in relationto the promotion and the prevention ofdelirium. Methodology: An integrativereview was carried out in the followingdatabases; CINHAL, SCOPUS and Scielo.19 articles were selected, limited by year(2016-2017). Result: Four factors that havean impact on delirium were identified:pathophysiology / risk factors, preventionand promotion, objective evaluation andmanagement in critical units. Conclusion:Nursing is in charge of care management,therefore, it is essential not to leave this issue aside because its incidence will increase thedays of hospitalization, days of mechanicalventilation and mortality, negativelyimpacting the quality of care.(AU)

Objetivo: Identificar aspectos queinfluenciam o desenvolvimento do delirium,seu manejo, avaliação objetiva para suapesquisa e cuidados relacionados àpromoção e prevenção deste. Metodologia:Uma revisão integrativa foi realizada nasbases de dados da CINAHL; SCOPUS eScielo. Foram selccionados 19 artigoslimitados por ano (2016-2017). Resultado:Foram identificados quatro fatores que têmimpacto no delirium: fisiopatologia / fatoresde risco, prevenção e promoção, avaliaçãoobjetiva e manejo em unidades críticas.Conclusão: A gerência do cuidado éresponsável pela enfermagem, portanto, éimprescindível não deixar de lado essaquestão, pois sua incidência aumentará osdias de internação, dias de ventilaçãomecânica e mortalidade, impactandonegativamente na qualidade do cuidado.(AU)