Measuring the prevalence of delirium in hospitalized patients

Other Titles

Collaborative academic-practice research consortium

Abstract

A point prevalence study for delirium was conducted in six acute care hospitals. Additional data was collected to identify clinical factors that contribute to delirium. This presentation will discuss a collaborative approach to multi-institutional research and review the results of this study.

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Description

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

Authors

Kimberly J. Salee
Linda M. Cason
Abby J. Schmitt

Author Details

Kimberly J. Salee, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CWOCN, Medical Surgical Nursing Administration, St. Vincent Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USA; Linda M. Cason, DNP, CNS, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNRN, Interprofessional Development and Nursing Quality, Deaconess Hospital, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, USA; Abby J. Schmitt, MSN, RN-BC, Clinical Education and Support Services, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Collaborative, Delirium, Prevalence Study

Recommended Citation

Salee, Kimberly J.; Cason, Linda M.; and Schmitt, Abby J., "Measuring the prevalence of delirium in hospitalized patients" (2019). Convention. 9.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/9

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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