Assessment and discharge planning for hospitalized older adults with delirium. Medsurg Nurs 2006 Apr;15(2):71-6
Date
05/17/2006Pubmed ID
16700244Scopus ID
2-s2.0-33745180179 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 4 CitationsAbstract
A description of the effects of delirium on attention is provided. Nursing implications pertinent to appropriate assessment for attention deficits, interventions to maintain patient safety, and discharge planning for the older adult with persistent delirium are also discussed.
Author List
Cole CS, Williams EB, Williams RDAuthor
Roger D. Williams PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAged, 80 and over
Delirium
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Needs Assessment
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Patient Care Planning
Patient Discharge
Risk Assessment
Safety Management
