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Prevention and management of postoperative delirium among older patients on an orthopedic surgical unit: a best practice implementation project

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posted on 2023-05-17, 16:57 authored by Sykes, PK
Delirium is an acute state of confusion that is often seen in older patients after major orthopedic surgical procedures. It is associated with increased costs of care, morbidity, delayed functional recovery, and prolonged hospital stay. Identification of predictive risk factors, early diagnosis and treatment, and implementation of environmental controls can minimize the impact of postoperative delirium. This project measured pre- and post intervention compliance with best practice in the prevention and management of postoperative delirium.

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Publication title

Journal of Nursing Care Quality

Volume

27

Pagination

146-53

ISSN

1057-3631

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Place of publication

2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

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Copyright 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Nursing

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