Nurses Attitudes Towards Caring for Older Patients with Delirium
Emeka, Nnadiekwe (2020)
Emeka, Nnadiekwe
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061719044
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061719044
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The population of the elderly is increasing. Hence the number of people with delirium conditions is also rising. The attitude of nurses towards the elderly is a question of concern over many years. This research study focused on studying the nurses’ attitudes towards elderly delirium patients.
The objective of the paper was to determine the nursing skills and knowledge required for effective interaction with delirium patients, how knowledge on delirium assessment tool and protocol enables nurses to develop positive attitudes and how age, work experience, and education are related to nursing attitudes. The research used a literature review research methodology. Data was collected from authors qualitatively. Scientific journals, books, and web-based sources will also be used in data collection.
From the analysis of the data, knowledge and nursing skills required for effective interaction with delirium patients include; calculation, communication techniques, providing information, self-management, working disciplinary as well as knowledge about delirium patients, self-management, and competency. Adequate knowledge of delirium assessment tools and protocol, work experience and education, influence nurses’ attitudes.
The objective of the paper was to determine the nursing skills and knowledge required for effective interaction with delirium patients, how knowledge on delirium assessment tool and protocol enables nurses to develop positive attitudes and how age, work experience, and education are related to nursing attitudes. The research used a literature review research methodology. Data was collected from authors qualitatively. Scientific journals, books, and web-based sources will also be used in data collection.
From the analysis of the data, knowledge and nursing skills required for effective interaction with delirium patients include; calculation, communication techniques, providing information, self-management, working disciplinary as well as knowledge about delirium patients, self-management, and competency. Adequate knowledge of delirium assessment tools and protocol, work experience and education, influence nurses’ attitudes.