Artikel ; Online: Delirium Diagnosis, Complication Recognition, and Treatment Knowledge among Nurses in an Italian Local Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)
2024 Band 14, Heft 2, Seite(n) 767–776
Abstract: Delirium, a multifactorial condition with an acute onset and diverse clinical manifestations, poses a significant challenge in the care of hospitalized individuals aged 65 years and older. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge among nursing ...
Abstract | Delirium, a multifactorial condition with an acute onset and diverse clinical manifestations, poses a significant challenge in the care of hospitalized individuals aged 65 years and older. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge among nursing healthcare personnel regarding the diagnosis, recognition of complications, and treatment of delirium. A paper questionnaire consisting of 18 multiple-choice questions was distributed to nurses in twelve operational units located in four facilities within a local hospital in a specific geographical region under the jurisdiction of the Romagna Local Health Authority in Italy. Out of 194 respondents, the overall acceptance rate was 64.2%. The findings revealed an insufficient understanding of delirium among the nursing staff, with more than 40% of respondents answering incorrectly to five out of nine questions related to delirium knowledge, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Notably, gender emerged as a significant determinant, with female participants exhibiting a substantial odds ratio (OR) of 3.50 ( |
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Sprache | Englisch |
Erscheinungsdatum | 2024-03-27 |
Erscheinungsland | Switzerland |
Dokumenttyp | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2039-4403 |
ISSN (online) | 2039-4403 |
DOI | 10.3390/nursrep14020059 |
Datenquelle | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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