Nursing identification of delirium.
Clin Nurse Spec
; 24(5): 260-6, 2010.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20716979
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Describe nurses' ability to recognize delirium on both intensive care unit and medical-surgical units.DESIGN:
This is a descriptive cross-sectional study using a convenience sample. SAMPLE ANDSETTING:
Sixty-one registered nurses (RNs) were recruited from both medical-surgical and intensive care units from 2 midsized hospitals in the Midwest.METHODS:
For this study, a survey was developed using true/false and Likert-type scale questions to assess (1) nurse knowledge of symptoms associated with delirium, (2) negative sequelae associated with delirium, and (3) confidence levels regarding assessing for delirium.CONCLUSION:
Tremendous opportunity exists in nursing education for learning about negative outcomes associated with delirium and the importance of routine assessment. Clarification of negative sequelae related to delirium will lead nurses to value and understand the importance of early detection. Appropriate use of a standard cognitive assessment and an instrument designed to detect delirium is vital in a successful delirium prevention program. Providing nurses with educational resources and opportunities to apply knowledge will increase confidence in identification and management of delirium.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nursing Diagnosis
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Delirium
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Nurse Spec
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States