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Delirium care: Real-world solutions to real-world problems
Eamonn Eeles1,2, Judy McCrow3, Andrew Teodorczuk4
1Prince Charles Hospital Northside Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Australasian Journal on Ageing
|October 14, 2017
Summary
Delirium experts identified key interventions for optimal care, including education, geriatric assessment, and family partnerships. These findings establish a minimum standard for delirium management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Implementation research in delirium care is limited, necessitating strategies to identify effective interventions.
- Understanding practice barriers is crucial for prioritizing and optimizing delirium management.
- A consensus approach was used to align interventions with established healthcare standards.
Framework:
- A workshop involving 20 experts at the Australasian Delirium Association conference in 2016.
- Structured small group work and iterative ranking were employed.
- A 21-member check assessed interventions against the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care delirium standard.
Implementation:
- Key interventions identified include education and training for healthcare professionals.
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment is a high-priority intervention.
- Engaging families and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.
Implications:
- Experts have defined a minimum standard for care interventions in delirium.
- This research provides a foundation for improving delirium care quality and implementation.
- Findings can guide future research and clinical practice in delirium management.