Choosing the Right Delirium Assessment Tool
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Article
Abstract
Delirium is an increasing concern with current combined annual costs for the United States and Europe of approximately $350 billion. Although standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria exist, more than 80% of delirium in the acute care setting is overlooked or misdiagnosed. Delays in identification result in increases in severity and mortality and a reduction in quality of life. Selecting an assessment tool is the first step toward improving recognition.
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Publication Info
Published in The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Volume 50, Issue 6, 2018, pages 343-348.
APA Citation
Mulkey, M. A., Roberson, D. W., Everhart, D. E., & Hardin, S. R. (2018). Choosing the Right Delirium Assessment Tool. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 50(6), 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNN.0000000000000403
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© 2018 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses