| Literature DB >> 25400513 |
Donna M Fick1, Ann M Kolanowski1, Nikki L Hill1, Andrea Yevchak1, Brittney DiMeglio1, Paula M Mulhall1.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe nursing home staff knowledge regarding delirium detection and the most common causes of delirium. Specific aims that guided this study include identifying the rate of nurse recognition of delirium and delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD), including different motoric subtypes of delirium, using standardized case vignettes, and exploring what nursing home staff describe as the potential causes of delirium. The study showed overall poor recognition of delirium and DSD, which did not improve over time. Interventions have the potential to increase the early detection of delirium and DSD by the staff and warrant development.Entities:
Keywords: Dementia; delirium; delirium causes; delirium superimposed on dementia; nursing home staff; recognition education
Year: 2013 PMID: 25400513 PMCID: PMC4229015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Longterm Care ISSN: 1524-7929