How do doctors and nurses manage delirium in intensive care units? A qualitative study using focus groups.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of doctors and nurses caring for patients with delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) and to describe the process of delirium management.

Setting

This study was performed in 5 ICUs located within 4 hospitals in Madrid (Spain).

Participants

Purposeful sampling was performed which included (1) doctors and nurses working in ICUs, (2) with >1 year experience in the ICU and (3) clinical experience with delirium. 38 professionals participated (19 doctors, 19 nurses), including 22 women and 16 men. The total mean age was 39 years.

Design

A qualitative study using focus groups.

Methods

7 focus groups were held to collect data: 3 nurse focus groups, 3 doctor focus groups and 1 mixed focus group. E

SUBMITTER: Palacios-Cena D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4735179 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature