Nurses' assessment of subsyndromal delirium and barriers to assessment: A cross-sectional survey in the intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aims of the study are to investigate the current status of nurses' assessment of subsyndromal delirium (SSD) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and explore possible barriers to assessment.

Background

SSD is a dynamic, recognizable disorder commonly seen in the ICU that can lead to poor patient outcomes. Timely recognition and management can prevent its progression.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from ICU registered nurses in southwest China. The online survey containing an analysis of the current status of SSD assessment and barriers was completed by 237 nurses.

Results

A total of 51.5% of nurses chose to assess SSD using an assessment tool, the most commonly used being the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive C

SUBMITTER: Gao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10099329 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature