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Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...
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Are nurses recognizing delirium? A systematic review.

Melinda R Steis1, Donna M Fick

  • 1School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA. msw156@psu.edu

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
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Nurse recognition of delirium in older adults varies widely (26-83%). This systematic review highlights that knowledge, recognition, and assessment/documentation of delirium are distinct concepts, informing practice recommendations.

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Published on: February 6, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Delirium is a common and costly condition in older adults worldwide.
  • Effective nurse recognition is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
  • Existing literature presents a wide range of reported rates for nurse recognition of delirium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on nurse recognition of delirium in older adults.
  • To differentiate between nurse knowledge, recognition, and assessment/documentation of delirium.
  • To identify areas for practice improvement in delirium care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published literature.
  • Inclusion of ten articles reporting on nurse recognition of delirium.
  • Analysis of reported rates of nurse recognition, ranging from 26% to 83%.

Main Results:

  • Significant variability exists in reported rates of nurse recognition of delirium.
  • Nurse knowledge of delirium, delirium recognition, and assessment/documentation are distinct but related concepts.
  • Current practices show a gap between understanding delirium and its consistent identification and documentation.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse recognition of delirium is inconsistent and requires targeted interventions.
  • Recommendations for practice include enhancing education, developing clear guidelines, improving communication, optimizing health care systems, and leveraging informatics.
  • Addressing the distinct aspects of knowledge, recognition, and documentation is key to improving delirium care for older adults.