Family and healthcare staff's perception of delirium.

Enrico MosselloFlaminia LucchiniFrancesca TesiLaura Rasero

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2020)

Delirium is a stressful event not only for patients but also for family caregivers and healthcare staff, especially nurses. Recording the observations of family members and healthcare staff can help in delirium detection. Staff education is crucial to reduce the burden of professional and family caregivers.

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