Recherche en soins infirmiers
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Comparative Study
[Improvement in perception of nurse's competence in screening for delirium: a quasi-experimental study].
Up to 60% of elderly will develop delirium during the course of their hospitalization. Less than 50% of nurses can screen for delirium, although it is a medical emergency and that the evaluation of mental state constitutes one of their responsibilities. ⋯ This study suggests a significant improvement in perception of competence following an active training hopefully enhancing screening of delirium, thus the well-being of hospitalized elderly.