Medical floor CAM implementation and assessment of risk factors

Abstract

Delirium affects patient outcomes, nursing care, and costs an estimated $164 billion per year worldwide. Identification of delirium significantly increased after education and implementation of the Confusion Assessment Method screening tool. Delirium education combined with the use of the CAM is effective in identifying delirium accurately in medical floor patients.

Authors

Michaelynn R. Paul

Author Details

Michaelynn R. Paul, DNP, School of Nursing, Walla Walla University, Portland, Oregon, USA

Sigma Membership

Phi Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Delirium, Education and Gerontology, Health Promotion/Illness Prevention

Recommended Citation

Paul, Michaelynn R., "Medical floor CAM implementation and assessment of risk factors" (2019). INRC (Congress). 73.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/73

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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