Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Delirium Screening Among Older Adult Patients in Medical Wards of Nigerian Teaching Hospitals
Background
Delirium is a common but frequently under-recognized condition among hospitalized older adults and is associated with prolonged hospital stays, increased mortality, and poor health outcomes. Nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to observe changes in patients’ mental status and play a critical role in early identification. However, inadequate training and limited use of standardized screening tools may contribute to missed diagnoses. Understanding nurses’ knowledge and screening practices is essential for improving geriatric patient care and clinical outcomes in Nigerian hospitals.
Research Objectives
- Assess nurses’ knowledge of delirium and its risk factors.
- Evaluate utilization of delirium screening tools.
- Examine factors influencing delirium recognition.
- Assess nurses’ confidence in managing delirium cases.
- Identify predictors of effective delirium screening.
Research Questions
- What is the level of nurses’ knowledge regarding delirium?
- How frequently are delirium screening tools utilized?
- Which factors influence recognition of delirium?
- How confident are nurses in managing delirium?
- What predicts effective delirium screening practices?
Suggested Methodology
A cross-sectional analytical study will be conducted among nurses working in medical wards. Data will be collected using validated questionnaires and clinical scenario assessments. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses will be performed.
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