Table 2 Screening Tools and delirium Prevention Strategies documented prior and after the OPTA introduction
Problem screened or patient care intervention | Pre-OPTA introduction (1st March 2010 to 30th June 2010) N = 63 | Post OPTA (1st March 2012 to 30th June 2012) N = 63 | p-value (Chi-sq test) |
|---|---|---|---|
Problem Screened | |||
 Pain | 51 (81%) | 53 (84%) | 0.6 |
 Falls | 29 (46%) | 42 (67%) | 0.02 |
 Pressure Injury risk | 26 (41%) | 43 (68%) | 0.002 |
 Nutrition | 1 (1.5%) | 26 (41%) | < 0.001 |
 Cognition | 1 (1.5%) | 24 (38%) | < 0.001 |
 Pain review | 18 (29%) | 47 (75%) | < 0.001 |
 Medication review | 2 (3.2%) | 29 (46%) | < 0.001 |
 Comprehensive assessment | 31 (49%) | 36 (57%) | 0.3 |
Care intervention | |||
 Given food or fluids | 8 (13%) | 31 (49%) | < 0.001 |
 Orientation | 0 (0%) | 32 (51%) | < 0.001 |
 Toileting | 0 (0%) | 21 (33%) | < 0.001 |
 Mobilisation | 0 (0%) | 26 (41%) | < 0.001 |
 Pressure care | 3 (4.8%) | 19 (30%) | < 0.001 |
 Family or carers in attendance | 1 (1.5%) | 18 (29%) | < 0.001 |