Delirium Prevention for Cognitive, Sensory, and Mobility Impairments
Research and Theory for Nursing PracticePublished 7 May 2008
Sherry Robinson, Catherine Rich, Tina Weitzel, Charlene Vollmer, Brenda M. Eden
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A significant reduction in delirium, from 37.5% to 13.8%, occurred in the elders receiving the protocol, which was determined to be effective in hospitalized elders with the risk factors of dementia and/ or vision, hearing, and/or mobility impairments.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a protocol designed to prevent delirium in hospitalized elders with the risk factors of dementia and/or vision, hearing, and/or mobility impairments. A group of 80 patients with risk factors hospitalized before the protocol was implemented was matched with a group of 80 patients admitted after the implementation of the protocol. Records of patients in both groups were reviewed to identify patients with delirium. A significant reduction in delirium, from 37.5% to 13.8%, occurred in the elders receiving the protocol.
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