Factors Affecting Delirium Care by Nurses
Author Information
Author(s): Chow Susan Ka Yee, Chan Soi Chu
Primary Institution: Macau University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
What is the current state of nurses’ knowledge and practice of delirium care?
Conclusion
Nurses in Macau have a moderate-to-high level of knowledge about delirium care, but their assessment behaviors are relatively low.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge about delirium management.
- Patient factors were identified as the most significant barriers to assessing delirium.
- There was a moderate positive correlation between delirium care knowledge and behavior (r = 0.339).
- Years of clinical experience and knowledge of delirium care were significant predictors of care behavior.
Takeaway
This study shows that nurses know a good amount about delirium, but they don't always act on that knowledge when caring for patients.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using an electronic questionnaire among 342 nurses in different hospitals in Macau.
Potential Biases
Respondents could have searched for answers before completing the questionnaire, potentially affecting the results.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design and convenience sampling may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female (89.5%), with most aged 21-30 years (53.2%) and holding a bachelor's degree (78.4%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.474–1.019
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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