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Development, implementation, and evaluation of a confusion protocol

K J Ribby1, K R Cox

  • 1University of Missouri, Columbia, School of Nursing, USA.

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|September 1, 1996
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This study clarifies management differences for acute versus chronic confusion in elderly hospitalized patients. A literature synthesis led to a practical protocol for improved therapeutic responses.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Nursing Practice
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Managing confused elderly hospitalized patients presents significant challenges.
  • Existing literature on acute vs. chronic confusion requires synthesis for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize research-based literature on managing confused elderly hospitalized patients.
  • To develop practice recommendations and a clinical protocol for addressing confusion in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted to differentiate diagnoses and interventions for acute and chronic confusion.
  • Interventions were structured into a familiar protocol format (Marker model).

Main Results:

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  • The literature review clarified distinctions between acute and chronic confusion and their respective interventions.
  • A protocol was developed, implemented, and evaluated for managing confused elderly patients.

Conclusions:

  • Synthesizing literature is crucial for developing effective protocols for confused elderly patients.
  • The developed protocol provides a structured approach to improve therapeutic responses and patient care.