THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DELIRIUM KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION PRODUCT FOR FAMILIES OF THE ELDERLY

Family members are in an optimal position to identify changes in behaviour of loved ones suffering from delirium. To date there are no known studies on educational interventions specifically targeting families of the elderly related to delirium outside of the hospital setting. Using the Knowledge to...

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Main Author: KEYSER, Shannon
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))
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Published: 2010
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spelling ndltd-LACETR-oai-collectionscanada.gc.ca-OKQ.1974-60222013-12-20T03:40:01ZTHE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DELIRIUM KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION PRODUCT FOR FAMILIES OF THE ELDERLYKEYSER, Shannondeliriumfamilyeducationelderlyknowledge translationknowledge to actioncaregiverFamily members are in an optimal position to identify changes in behaviour of loved ones suffering from delirium. To date there are no known studies on educational interventions specifically targeting families of the elderly related to delirium outside of the hospital setting. Using the Knowledge to Action Process, families became involved in the development of a knowledge translation product related to delirium. It was found from two focus groups that participants’ knowledge of delirium was limited. Also, it was determined that participants were most interested in receiving an educational session in a group setting. The education session was developed using feedback from the focus groups as well as evidence based resources. The focus for the education session was on prevention and identification of delirium. There were a total of seven education sessions held and 16 eligible participants. In each session a pre and post-test for delirium knowledge was given to the participants. There was a significant increase in scores on the post-test following the session. Participants were also given a post session questionnaire to evaluate the education session. Overall the session was well received; participants were often interested in learning more about delirium. Half of the participants felt they would be able to identify delirium in someone close to them. The majority of participants thought that it is important for other families of the elderly to receive a similar session on delirium. Four to six weeks following the education session, semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with five participants from the second phase in order to receive further feedback on the intervention. Most participants were able to recall information related to risk factors and signs of delirium. Three participants stated that the education sessions should be longer in order to provide more time for discussion. Participants still thought they would be able to recognize delirium as long as they were close to the person experiencing it. Since the education session none of the participants had witnessed anyone who was delirious.Thesis (Master, Nursing) -- Queen's University, 2010-09-03 12:50:12.792Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))2010-09-03 12:50:12.7922010-09-07T21:21:35Z2010-09-07T21:21:35Z2010-09-07T21:21:35ZThesishttp://hdl.handle.net/1974/6022enenCanadian thesesThis publication is made available by the authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research and may not be copied or reproduced except as permitted by the copyright laws without written authority from the copyright owner.
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topic delirium
family
education
elderly
knowledge translation
knowledge to action
caregiver
spellingShingle delirium
family
education
elderly
knowledge translation
knowledge to action
caregiver
KEYSER, Shannon
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DELIRIUM KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION PRODUCT FOR FAMILIES OF THE ELDERLY
description Family members are in an optimal position to identify changes in behaviour of loved ones suffering from delirium. To date there are no known studies on educational interventions specifically targeting families of the elderly related to delirium outside of the hospital setting. Using the Knowledge to Action Process, families became involved in the development of a knowledge translation product related to delirium. It was found from two focus groups that participants’ knowledge of delirium was limited. Also, it was determined that participants were most interested in receiving an educational session in a group setting. The education session was developed using feedback from the focus groups as well as evidence based resources. The focus for the education session was on prevention and identification of delirium. There were a total of seven education sessions held and 16 eligible participants. In each session a pre and post-test for delirium knowledge was given to the participants. There was a significant increase in scores on the post-test following the session. Participants were also given a post session questionnaire to evaluate the education session. Overall the session was well received; participants were often interested in learning more about delirium. Half of the participants felt they would be able to identify delirium in someone close to them. The majority of participants thought that it is important for other families of the elderly to receive a similar session on delirium. Four to six weeks following the education session, semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with five participants from the second phase in order to receive further feedback on the intervention. Most participants were able to recall information related to risk factors and signs of delirium. Three participants stated that the education sessions should be longer in order to provide more time for discussion. Participants still thought they would be able to recognize delirium as long as they were close to the person experiencing it. Since the education session none of the participants had witnessed anyone who was delirious. === Thesis (Master, Nursing) -- Queen's University, 2010-09-03 12:50:12.792
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