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The recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia

The recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia This essay was written as a university assignment for an expert dementia practice module as part of the Masters in Applied Professional Practice. This paper aims to provide a critical discussion of the recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia.Design/methodology/approachThe findings of this paper showed that the recognition of delirium superimposed of dementia is not well recognized, but early intervention and management can result in preferential outcomes. This requires the use of appropriate recognition tools and for all health-care staff to have specific training within this area.FindingsEducation is imperative to improving delirium recognition.Research limitations/implicationsEducation is imperative to improving awareness.Practical implicationsThe research implications of this paper demonstrate that appropriate training and education of health-care staff is imperative for the timely recognition of delirium and the improvement of care.Originality/valueThis paper was undertaken as an assignment for the University of Highlands and Islands. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Working with Older People Emerald Publishing

The recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia

Robertson, Margaret
Working with Older People , Volume 26 (1): 6 – Feb 1, 2022
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Emerald Publishing
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1366-3666
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10.1108/wwop-03-2021-0012
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This essay was written as a university assignment for an expert dementia practice module as part of the Masters in Applied Professional Practice. This paper aims to provide a critical discussion of the recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia.Design/methodology/approachThe findings of this paper showed that the recognition of delirium superimposed of dementia is not well recognized, but early intervention and management can result in preferential outcomes. This requires the use of appropriate recognition tools and for all health-care staff to have specific training within this area.FindingsEducation is imperative to improving delirium recognition.Research limitations/implicationsEducation is imperative to improving awareness.Practical implicationsThe research implications of this paper demonstrate that appropriate training and education of health-care staff is imperative for the timely recognition of delirium and the improvement of care.Originality/valueThis paper was undertaken as an assignment for the University of Highlands and Islands.

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Working with Older People – Emerald Publishing

Published: Feb 1, 2022

Keywords: Education; Dementia; Elderly care; Training; Delirium; Professional care

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