Abstract
Objective: To determine if family caregiver involvement in interventions with patients with delirium improves patient outcomes. Methods: A search of three databases (Medline-Ovid, CINAHL and Embase) was conducted. Eligibility criteria included adult patients and involvement of family caregivers in any delirium intervention. Data were extracted from each study (determined by PEDro scale) using a customised form. A meta-analysis was undertaken which compared the length of hospital stay and duration of delirium. PROSPERO registration number is CRD42017077650. Results: Five studies involving 505 participants published over a 5-year period were suitable for inclusion. Low-level evidence demonstrated family caregiver involvement may reduce caregiver's anxiety and hospital staff viewed administration of education to family caregivers as efficient. Meta-analysis suggested family interventions reduce length of hospital stay for patients with delirium. It remains unclear if it affects the duration of delirium. Conclusion: Family caregivers providing interventions to patients with delirium can improve patient outcomes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-30 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Australasian Journal on Ageing |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- caregivers
- delirium
- family
- length of stay