Abstract:

Objective To explore the application effect of interprofessional delirium management training in ICU healthcare workers. Methods Interprofessional delirium training was implemented from August 2024 to October 2024 for 48 nurses and 16 doctors in the ICU of a tertiary hospital in Henan Province，which included theoretical lectures and interprofessional simulation training. The delirium knowledge scores of the medical staff before training （T0）， at the end of training（T1）， and two months after training（T2） were compared. Meanwhile， the views and suggestions of the nurses and doctors on the training were understood through focus group interviews. Results The delirium knowledge scores increased immediately after training （T1） and two months after training （T2） compared to pre-training（T0）， and the difference was statistically significant（P<0.05）. The delirium knowledge score of medical staff at T2 was slightly lower than that at T1（P<0.05）. Focus group interviews revealed that healthcare professionals recognized the training highly but still needed optimization；the training brought gains and changes in delirium cognition and behavior for healthcare professionals；and barriers to translating delirium knowledge to practice still existed. Conclusion The interprofessional delirium training was positively evaluated and was able to improve ICU healthcare professionals’ knowledge of delirium and deepen clinical practice in healthcare delirium management.

Key words: Intensive care unit, Physician-nurse, Delirium, Interprofessional education