Abstract

The purpose of this EBP (Evidence Based Practice) project was to reduce restraint use and length of stay among patients with dementia admitted to an acute care unit.

Description

Dr. Copeland was the recipient of a J. Patrick Barnes Grant for Nursing Research and EBP from The DAISY Foundation.

Author Details

Darcy Copeland, PhD, RN and Karla Call, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Zeta Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Dementia Patients, Patient Care, Length of Stay

Conference Name

ANCC National Magnet Conference®

Conference Host

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2024

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Poster

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The purpose of this EBP (Evidence Based Practice) project was to reduce restraint use and length of stay among patients with dementia admitted to an acute care unit.