Abstract

Delirium is one of the most common undesirable consequences in older adult surgical patients. Studies have suggested that uncontrolled pain, in addition to overmedicating with opioids, may trigger an episode of delirium. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve the acute care orthopedic registered nurses' knowledge of delirium and its relationship to uncontrolled pain. It also aimed to evaluate if nurses consulted the pain nurse practitioner, for patients with risk factors for delirium experiencing uncontrolled pain.

Author Details

Leslie Bauerle, DNP, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Kappa Gamma

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Delirium, Orthopedic Surgery Patients, Pain, Older Adults

Advisor

Unknown

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Stony Brook University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

Peer-review: Single Blind

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2018-06-11

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