Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland
Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland
Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland
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95 • <strong>Self</strong> <strong>Directed</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Package</strong> - Advanced Registered & Enrolled NurseDeliriumKey PointDelirium is distressing not only for the resident butfor family and health care workers.Delirium in older people is <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked andmisdiagnosed, especially at the end <strong>of</strong> life.Health care workers <strong>of</strong>ten find it difficult todifferentiate between depression, delirium, anddementia.AssessmentDelirium is a condition where the resident’s behaviour andthinking is disorganised. They struggle to focus, sustain orshift their attention. Sometimes hallucinations or delusions arepresent. It develops over a short period <strong>of</strong> time and generallyfluctuates during the course <strong>of</strong> the day. 19It is important to distinguish between delirium, dementiaand depression.