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Delirium screening in an acute geriatric ward by nurses using 4AT: results from a quality improvement project

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "European Geriatric Medicine"

DOI: 10.1007/s41999-019-00215-y

Abstract: Key summary pointsAimWe aimed to describe the prevalence and duration of delirium, and to evaluate the test accuracy of the delirium screening tool 4AT performed by nurses in an acute geriatric ward.FindingsThe prevalence of delirium… read more here.

Keywords: 4at performed; acute geriatric; geriatric ward; delirium ... See more keywords
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Acoustic environments of patient room in a typical geriatric ward

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Applied Acoustics"

DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2017.12.022

Abstract: Abstract This study aims to investigate background noise levels and noise sources in geriatric ward, and to examine the sound fields of the patient room. Acoustic measurements were carried out over 24-h period in five… read more here.

Keywords: time; patient room; noise levels; noise ... See more keywords
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Patient experiences and predictors in an acute geriatric ward: A cross‐sectional study

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Clinical Nursing"

DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13796

Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate older peoples' experiences with acute hospital treatment and care, and variables that may influence these experiences. BACKGROUND In the Nordic countries, research on older peoples' experiences with hospital care is… read more here.

Keywords: study; acute geriatric; geriatric ward; care ... See more keywords
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Massive pulmonary embolism treated with low-dose thrombolysis on the geriatric ward during the COVID-19 pandemic

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "BMJ Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248125

Abstract: A man in his 70s was admitted to hospital due to a fall, urinary tract infection and delirium. The patient had a ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ order in place and a ward-based ceiling of… read more here.

Keywords: dose thrombolysis; covid; geriatric ward; ward ... See more keywords
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Health, Functional and Nutritional Determinants of Falls Experienced in the Previous Year—A Cross-Sectional Study in a Geriatric Ward

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134768

Abstract: Falls are a serious health problem in older adults. A limited number of studies assessed their multifactorial nature in geriatric ward patients. The aim of this study is to explore health, functional and nutritional correlates… read more here.

Keywords: health functional; study; geriatric ward; previous year ... See more keywords