英文摘要 |
The study indicates that the incidence of delirium related to post-operative and trauma is as high as 7475%. Delirium is characterized by its short course and the symptoms of fluctuation. It is possible to lead to some other medical issues when the delirium is not firmly diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Current assessment tools - CAMICU and ICDSC- can hardly provide timely diagnosis and prevention. The unit of trauma ICU has been using the ICDSC scale to assess delirium in patients since 2018. However, the delirium incidence in the unit ranged from 57% to 69% between 2018 and 2021. Such a condition stimulated the team members to engage in evidence-based activities to find ways to monitor and prevent delirium early. We translated the ICU delirium prediction model (PRE-DELIRIC) and a combination of care measures into knowledge. Then, we applied them to our trauma surgical ICU, submitting the ''Sweet SMART home'' multifaceted delirium assessment and care approach through the five steps of EBM (Evidence-Based Medicine): Generate clinical questions, find the best evidence, critically appraise, apply the evidence, and evaluate information, skill, and EBM procedures. The early warning provided by PRE-DELIRIC changed conventional delirium assessment and impromptu diagnosis. The corresponding ''Sweet SMART home'' multifaceted delirium assessment and care were introduced to patients at various risk levels, effectively reducing the incidence of delirium. A series of actions successfully reduced the incidence of delirium from 57.8% down to 21.5%. |