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Confusion.

J H Rasin1

  • 1Graduate Program in Gerontological Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1990
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Acute confusion, common in elderly patients, requires systematic evaluation. Early nursing detection and prevention reduce patient stress and healthcare costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Cognitive Neurology

Background:

  • Confusion encompasses diverse cognitive deficits and behavioral changes.
  • Elderly individuals face heightened risks due to age-related physiological and pathological alterations.
  • Effective management of confusion poses challenges within nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of nursing in preventing and detecting acute confusion.
  • To emphasize the need for systematic evaluation following subjective confusion assessment.
  • To underscore the benefits of early intervention in reducing patient distress and healthcare expenditures.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic evaluation of cognitive deficits and behavioral manifestations.
  • Assessment of age-associated physiological and pathological changes in elderly patients.

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  • Analysis of nursing's role in the prevention and early detection of acute confusion.

    • Main Results:

    • Elderly patients are particularly vulnerable to acute confusion.
    • Nursing interventions are crucial for both prevention and early detection.
    • Early identification and management can mitigate patient stress and reduce hospitalization costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing interventions significantly impact the management of acute confusion.
    • Further research is necessary to validate current nursing practices and explore novel management strategies.
    • Early detection and prevention are key to improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.