Nurses' Knowledge and Practices in Cases of Acute and Chronic Confusion: A Questionnaire Survey

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Sampaio, FMC (Author) Other; Sequeira, C (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Vol. 51

Pages: 98-105

ISSN: 0031-5990

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-AY8

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12069

Abstract (EN): PurposeThis study aimed to describe nurses' knowledge and practices toward patients with acute or chronic confusion. Design and MethodsA cross-sectional design was used, and 249 nurses engaged in clinical practice fulfilled an online self-report questionnaire. FindingsTools for diagnosing acute confusion/delirium are never used by 57.80% of the nurses. Between 80% and 81% of nursing interventions involve managing patients' physical environment and between 62% and 71% deal with managing communication. Theoretical training in the use of tools for assessing and intervening in cases of confusion was significantly associated with nurses' knowledge and practices. Practice ImplicationsThese results suggest the need for increased investment in nurses' training.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8