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Care of the older person
Identifying barriers to delirium recognition and management in hospitalised older adults
  1. Hui-Chen Rita Chang
  1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
  1. Correspondence to Dr Hui-Chen Rita Chang, Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith South, New South Wales, Australia; R.Chang2{at}westernsydney.edu.au

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2024-103973

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    Commentary on: Bianchi LA, Harris R, & Fitzpatrick JM. Barriers to healthcare professionals recognising and managing delirium in older adults during a hospital stay: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Adv Nursing 2023;00:1–18.

    Implications for practice and research

    • Practice: establish standardised protocols to assist healthcare professionals in recognising and managing delirium among hospitalised older adults. Improve interdisciplinary communication and actively involve families to ensure holistic patient care and support.

    • Research: explore the effectiveness of educational interventions for enhancing delirium recognition and management. Investigate strategies to alleviate delirium-related distress in patients and families, emphasising supportive interventions.

    Context

    Delirium, a common and serious condition among hospitalised older adults, poses significant challenges for healthcare professionals in recognition and management. Despite efforts to improve care, barriers persist, impacting patient outcomes …

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    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Provenance and peer review Commissioned; internally peer-reviewed.