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John Adams1

  • 1Cambridge School of Health Studies.

Nursing Older People
|October 6, 2016
PubMed
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Caring for older patients with acute confusion is common in orthopaedic units, especially at night. Nurses manage disruptive behavior using sitters, medication, or physical restraint as a last resort.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Patient Care Management
  • Orthopaedic Nursing

Background:

  • Acute confusion in older adults is a prevalent issue in healthcare settings.
  • Managing disruptive behavior associated with acute confusion presents significant challenges for nursing staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of nurses caring for older patients with acute confusion.
  • To identify coping strategies employed by nurses when patients exhibit unmanageable and disruptive behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Purposive sampling of ten nurses from an orthopaedic unit in eastern Canada.
  • Qualitative interviews were conducted to gather in-depth experiences.

Main Results:

  • Acute confusion is reported as a frequent occurrence among older patients in orthopaedic units.

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  • Symptoms of acute confusion are exacerbated during evening and nighttime hours.
  • Nurses utilize sitters, medication, and physical restraint to manage disruptive patient behavior.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurses frequently encounter older patients with acute confusion, particularly during nighttime hours.
    • Sitters, medication, and physical restraint are key strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
    • Physical restraint is considered a last resort, requiring family consent.