Assessment and management of delirium in the older adult with cancer

Recognizing delirium and its impact on older patients and their caregivers is an important aspect of oncology nursing. Delirium is the most common complication of hospital admissions for older adults and is associated with a significant amount of morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stays, fu...

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Published inClinical journal of oncology nursing Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 247 - 250
Main Author Derby, Susan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Oncology Nursing Society 01.06.2011
Subjects
Age Factors
Aged patients
Aged, 80 and over
Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects
Care and treatment
Delirium
Delirium - chemically induced
Delirium - diagnosis
Delirium - drug therapy
Delirium - nursing
Diagnosis
Fatal Outcome
Health aspects
Humans
Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Male
Morphine - adverse effects
Nurses
Nursing
Oncology Nursing - methods
Practice
Risk Factors
United Kingdom
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Summary:Recognizing delirium and its impact on older patients and their caregivers is an important aspect of oncology nursing. Delirium is the most common complication of hospital admissions for older adults and is associated with a significant amount of morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospital stays, functional decline, and decreased quality of life. Oncology nurses caring for older patients with cancer have the opportunity to recognize the onset of delirium, provide ongoing patient assessment and monitoring, and implement pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions.
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ISSN:1092-1095
1538-067X
DOI:10.1188/11.CJON.247-250