An Evidence Based Curriculum On Early Recognition And Prevention Of Delirium In Hospitalized Elderly

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background: Delirium in older adults is common, but there is evidence that programs utilizing a set of non-pharmacologic interventions are effective in preventing it. Early recognition and delirium prevention programs may save lives and reduce healthcare costs.</p> <p>Problem: Hospitalized older adults have special needs that can be addressed using evidence-based clinical practice. However, hospital nurses may lack the competency to care for patients at risk of developing delirium and can benefit from a delirium educational training program.</p> <p>Design: The development of an Education program.</p> <p>Methods: Critical content was identified, synthesized from the literature and developed into a curriculum outline. A panel of delirium/gerontology experts validated the content.</p> <p>Significance of the Project: The validation of evidence-based content provides an opportunity to transform the education of nurses who care for patients at risk of developing delirium.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Yale University School of Nursing

Year

2016

Author dc:creator

• Belaro, Albert

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ruth McCorkle

• curriculum
• delirium
• education
• elderly
• older adults
• prevention

Repository record dc:identifier

https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysndt/1024

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:elischolar.library.yale.edu:ysndt-1023