Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

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• Research Article
  Nursing Staff Knowledge on Postoperative Delirium in Older Inpatients: An Exploratory Survey
  Author(s): Mouchoux C, Fassier T, Rippert P, Comte B, Castel-Kremer E, Barth X, Carret JP, Lehot JJ, Raudrant D, Ruffion A, Colin C and Krolak- Salmon PMouchoux C, Fassier T, Rippert P, Comte B, Castel-Kremer E, Barth X, Carret JP, Lehot JJ, Raudrant D, Ruffion A, Colin C and Krolak- Salmon P
  
  Background/Objectives: Postoperative delirium is common in the elderly and is associated with poor outcome. However, its diagnosis is often missed or delayed. Nursing staff is at the frontline and plays a crucial role in the early detection and management of delirium. This study was designed to explore the knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff about delirium in the scope of an educational program implementation. Methods: Qualitative and quantitative analyses conducted in four surgical wards and one intensive care unit in an Academic Hospital in France. A questionnaire was administered to 171 nurses and nursing assistants and semistructured interviews were conducted. Results: A total of 89 questionnaires were completed (response rate of 52%). Regarding symptoms, most of the nursing staff knew about disorientation.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2573-0347.1000102

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