Patient Experience of Delirium - teaching video (UK)

Content

This is a 5 minute case study film in which the patient concerned had a post-operative delirium and made a good recovery. He has a high degree of insight into the experience of delirium.

Depth

Introductory / Intermediate / Advanced 

Target audience

Aged and community care workers, carers, volunteers, family members and health professionals who provide palliative care to aged persons in the community.

Authors

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust, England, UK.

Comments

The clip highlights the distressing nature of delirium and intensity of the symptoms. It draws attention to the impact of good quality nursing care and the need to recognise the symptoms of delirium. It is intended that the video is used as a teaching tool. The patient consented to the video being posted on the EDA website and has stated he is keen to share his experience to help increase the recognition and management of delirium.

Registration required

No

Payment required

No

Student support

No

Certificate

No

Country of origin

UK

Web address

http://www.europeandeliriumassociation.org/patient-video.html