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Delirium: elders tell their stories and guide nursing practice
Cynthia McCurren1, Sherill Nones Cronin
1University of Louisville, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|November 12, 2003
Summary
Delirium is a common cognitive disorder in older adults. This study explored the lived experience of delirium in hospitalized elders, offering insights for nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Delirium is a significant and common cognitive impairment affecting hospitalized elderly patients.
- Understanding the patient's perspective is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the lived experience of delirium from the perspective of elderly patients.
- To derive implications for nursing practice based on patient insights.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological study design.
- Involved 14 elderly participants who experienced delirium.
- Focused on the subjective experience of delirium.
Main Results:
- Explored the unique realities and insights of patients undergoing delirium.
- Highlighted the profound impact of delirium on the elderly individual's experience.
Conclusions:
- Patient-centered insights into delirium are essential for improving nursing care.
- Findings provide a foundation for developing more empathetic and effective nursing interventions for delirium in older adults.