[Caregiving interventions for non drug-based delirium treatments].
The prevalence of deliria is increasing exponentially with cumulative age. At the University Hospital of Basel 16 % of patients in the 70-79 year age-group, 27 % in the 80-89 year age-group and 39 % of the over 90 year old are rated as confused and disoriented. Delirious patients suffer from functional decline and show a significant higher mortality and institutionalization rate after hospital discharge. Nurses have an important role in the multi-component delirium-management. In addition to the assessment of medication, laboratory parameters, oxygenation or urinary excretion, patient-oriented evaluations, pain and stress management, assessment of patient perception and communication are of particular importance. To meet these goals, nurses need knowledge, education and proof of clinical evidence.
Akutgeriatrische Universitätsklinik, Universitätsspital, Basel. ulrichan@uhbs.ch
Anja
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Ulrich-Hermann
Franz
F
Kramer
Rebecca
R
Spirig
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013557:Switzerland