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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Science
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Delirium is a common yet under-recognized condition in healthcare settings.
    • Nurses are crucial for early delirium detection and management.
    • Effective delirium care is hindered by knowledge gaps and under-recognition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess nurses' knowledge regarding delirium.
    • To evaluate nurses' self-perceived understanding of delirium.
    • To identify potential barriers to effective delirium care from a nursing perspective.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive study design was employed.
    • Nurses' knowledge of delirium was assessed using a structured questionnaire.
    • Self-perceived knowledge levels were also evaluated.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary findings indicate variability in nurses' knowledge of delirium.
    • Nurses' self-assessment of their knowledge may not always align with objective measures.
    • Further analysis is needed to pinpoint specific knowledge deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhancing nurses' knowledge of delirium is essential for improving patient outcomes.
    • Targeted educational interventions may be necessary to address identified knowledge gaps.
    • Improving delirium recognition and management requires a multifaceted approach including education.