Abstract

Educational programs are needed to increase knowledge and confidence of nurses for delirium recognition and should focus on an individualized learning approach, including the key role of unit delirium champion and be tailored to specific patient populations and settings with currently used delirium screening tool in practice.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Regina M. DeGennaro, DNP, RN, CNS, AOCN, CNL, Acute and Specialty Services, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Min Choi, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, Nurse Corporation, US Air Force, Randolph, Texas, USA; Cheri S. Blevins, DNP, APRN, CCRN, CCNS, Medical Intensive Care Unit, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Delirium Assessment, Delirium Knowledge, Delirium Recognition

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Multi-modal education program to improve nurses' knowledge and confidence on delirium recognition

Washington, DC, USA

Educational programs are needed to increase knowledge and confidence of nurses for delirium recognition and should focus on an individualized learning approach, including the key role of unit delirium champion and be tailored to specific patient populations and settings with currently used delirium screening tool in practice.