Barriers to delirium assessment in the intensive care unit: A literature review

Barriers to delirium assessment in the intensive care unit: A literature review 

Rowley-Conwy G

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Article in Press

Delirium is a common syndrome that has both short and long-term negative outcomes for critically ill patients. Many studies over several years have found a knowledge gap and lack of evidence-based practice from critical care personnel, but there has been little exploration of the reasons for this.