Abstract:Background/Objectives: Postoperative delirium is common in the elderly and is associated with poor outcome. However, its diagnosis is often missed or delayed. Nursing staff is at the frontline and plays a crucial role in the early detection and management of delirium. This study was designed to explore the knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff about delirium in the scope of an educational program implementation.
Methods:Qualitative and quantitative analyses conducted in four surgical wards and one intensive… Show more
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