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Dnp Final Report: Education Impacting Delirium Knowledge And Recognition, Lynn A. Cox
Dnp Final Report: Education Impacting Delirium Knowledge And Recognition, Lynn A. Cox
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Background: Delirium is a disturbance of consciousness with an acute onset that varies from hours to days. Patients with delirium have a risk of increased length of stay, increased mortality, morbidity, and long-term cognitive effects. Therefore, the following PICOT question arises: In registered nurses in the acute care setting (P), how does education on use of the CAM (Confusion Assessment Method) tool (I) compared to those units not receiving education (C) affect recognition of delirium (O1) and use of the CAM tool (O2) over 6 weeks? (T)
Purpose: The evidence-based practice project described nurse education and pilot implementation using the …
The Influence Of End Of Life Education On Stress, Anxiety, And Attitude Of The Healthcare Profession Student, Chiquesha Davis
The Influence Of End Of Life Education On Stress, Anxiety, And Attitude Of The Healthcare Profession Student, Chiquesha Davis
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Providing comfort and support to the dying patient is a significant part of the dying process. When soothing a patient, who is dying, the goal is to prevent or relieve suffering as much as possible. Respecting the patient's health and quality of life goals and decisions is essential. Healthcare profession students can experience multiple levels of anxiety, stress, and a negative attitude while taking care of the dying patient. The implementation of a successful intervention is at the cornerstone of helping reduce stress, anxiety, and attitude change in healthcare profession students. The application can also have a positive impact on …