Development and validation of nurse's assessment ability questionnaire in delirium subtypes: Based on Delphi expert consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium, a common occurrence in clinical work, can be divided into three subtypes according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). Each subtype has its special significance and focus. As the primary caregivers and observer of delirious patients, nurses should be able to quickly and accurately indentify each subtype. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify nurses' assessment ability of delirium subtypes. However, there is currently no suitable questionnaire available for investigating nurses' assessment ability of delirium subtypes.

Objective

To develop a scientifically validated questionnaire for assessing nursing assessment ability of delirium subtypes based on Knowledge-Attitude-Practice(KAP) Model.

Methods

The ques

SUBMITTER: Zhou W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10805299 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature