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Recognizing Delirium In The Picu: An Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Project, Abigail Begovich
Recognizing Delirium In The Picu: An Evidence-Based Practice Improvement Project, Abigail Begovich
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Introduction: Pediatric delirium is underrecognized in the pediatric population and can lead to increased length of stay, hospital costs, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using a standardized screening tool to assess for delirium is an easy way for bedside nurses to evaluate patients and intervene as necessary. This quality improvement project aimed to implement the Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium (CAPD) and complete a delirium screening on applicable patients once a shift > 85% over four months.
Methods: Between January 2020 to May 2020, bedside nurses completed a delirium screening assessment on applicable patients, first on paper and then …