ICU Delirium: Identification & Prevention Utilizing the CAM-ICU Assessment Tool

Abstract

Our nursing research project was conducted to assess the following: In adult critical care patients, does the utilization of the Confusion Assessment Method Tool- ICU (CAM-ICU) as compared to no implementation of this screening tool and standard nursing care, aid in identification and effective assessment of delirium in adult patients in the ICU?

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Nursing, Intensive care unit (ICU), Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), Delirium, Psychosis, Delirium prevention, Delirium screening tool

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