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Şerife Sargin Aptioğlu1,2, Neslihan Günüşen3, Sevecen Çelik Ince4
1Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital-Ministry of Health, Bursa, Türkiye.
Nursing in Critical Care
|February 16, 2026
Summary
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) shared their views on delirium care. Findings highlight the need for regular training and clear protocols to improve patient outcomes and support nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Delirium is a common and serious condition in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Nurses' understanding and practices are crucial for effective delirium management.
- Existing knowledge gaps may impact patient care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore intensive care nurses' perceptions and practices regarding delirium.
- To identify challenges faced by nurses in managing delirium.
- To inform strategies for improving delirium care in ICUs.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative design was employed.
- Data were collected from 20 nurses working in intensive care settings.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: perceptions of delirium, care practices, emotional effects on nurses, and coping strategies.
- Nurses expressed varied understanding of delirium.
- Challenges included managing patient behavior and emotional toll.
Conclusions:
- Regular training and standardized screening tools are essential for enhancing nurses' knowledge and confidence in delirium care.
- Healthcare administrators must develop clear delirium assessment and care protocols for ICUs.
- Implementation of these strategies can lead to more consistent and higher-quality patient care.
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