Empowering ICU Nurses To Perform Delirium Assessment Using Confusion Assessment Method For The Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) Scoring
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Educate and equip ICU nurses with the skills to perform CAM-ICU scoring for early delirium detection and timely management. CAM-ICU education empowered ICU nurses to detect delirium early, improving patient outcomes and care continuity.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment
About this Content
Aims
Educate and equip ICU nurses with the skills to perform CAM-ICU scoring for early delirium detection and timely management.
Background
Delirium affects up to 80% of critically ill ICU patients, leading to prolonged ICU stays, higher mortality, and cognitive decline.
Methods
Interactive lectures, “Train the Trainer” workshops, pre/post intervention surveys, and patient outcome tracking.
Results
Nurse knowledge improved significantly (scores increased from 55.1% to 74.4%), and time to delirium management was reduced by 55%.
Conclusion
CAM-ICU education empowered ICU nurses to detect delirium early, improving patient outcomes and care continuity.
Lessons Learnt
Training enhances confidence and collective readiness, but continuous audits are required to sustain CAM-ICU compliance.
Keywords
Delirium Assessment, CAM-ICU, ICU Nursing, Early Detection, Train the Trainer
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Intensive Care Medicine, Psychiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Wee Zhen Chian |
Project Member(s) | Sim Ping Hua |
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Project Attachment
C_136_NTFGH_QM_2018_Empowering_ICU_Nurses_To_Perform_Delirium_Assessment.pdf