A questionnaire to determine nurses' knowledge of delirium and its risk factors

Delirium is a frequent complication of hospital admission, especially among the elderly. It can have serious consequences in terms of morbidity, mortality and decreased quality of life. Nevertheless, an extensive literature review found that it is poorly recognised and poorly managed by medical and...

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Main Authors: Hare, Malcolm, Wynaden, Dianne, McGowan, Sunita, Landsborough, Ian, Speed, Gaye
Format: Journal Article
Published: eContent Management 2008
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Online Access:http://www.contemporarynurse.com/
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33008