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Evidence Based Practice Implementation Of The Delirium Portion Of The Abcdef Bundle, Jessica Sumner
Evidence Based Practice Implementation Of The Delirium Portion Of The Abcdef Bundle, Jessica Sumner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones
Background: Delirium is a common complication in the ICU setting and has serious long-term consequences. Increased mortality and long-term cognitive issues are associated with under-recognition and lack of treatment for delirium. Nursing staff must identify delirium and manage the event, in addition to providing care to other assigned patients.
Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based project was twofold. First, the project set out to determine if implementation of the delirium portion of the ABCDEF bundle promoted delirium recognition and decreased ICU length of stay and ventilator days. Second, the project examined if the use of a structured delirium education program …