Delirium Screening of Patients on a Neuroscience Step-Down Unit

Author(s)

Malissa A. Mulkey PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN, University of South CarolinaFollow
DaiWai M. Olson
Sarah Misrahi
Sonya R. Hardin

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This project aimed to identify patients who had experienced a stroke and were at risk for delirium earlier, and implement evidence-based protocols to reduce overall length of stay and mortality. Nurses were motivated to perform screening and implement strategies that benefit patients who had experienced acute stroke. Results suggest early identification and treatment of delirium, use of prevention strategies, and treatment of the underlying etiology can improve patient outcomes and reduce cost of care.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9718572/

Publication Info

Published in Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Volume 30, Issue 6, 2021, pages 414-418.

APA Citation

Mulkey, M. A., Olson, D. M., Misrahi, S., & Hardin, S. R. (2021). Delirium Screening of Patients on a Neuroscience Step-Down Unit. Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 30(6), 414-418.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9718572/

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