Abstract
The presentation highlights the a pretest post intervention that introduced delirium and sedation assessment tools in ICU by nurses in order to detect delirium and administer sedatives according to the patient's sedation level. The presentation also features the challenges encountered during the intervention.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Delirium, ICU, Sedation
Recommended Citation
Dithole, Kefalotse Sylvia and Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Gloria, "Introducing delirium and sedation assessment tools in one ICU in Botswana" (2019). Convention. 347.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/347
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Introducing delirium and sedation assessment tools in one ICU in Botswana
Washington, DC, USA
The presentation highlights the a pretest post intervention that introduced delirium and sedation assessment tools in ICU by nurses in order to detect delirium and administer sedatives according to the patient's sedation level. The presentation also features the challenges encountered during the intervention.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.