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Table 4 Delirium prevention activities undertaken by OPTAs

From: An assistant workforce to improve screening rates and quality of care for older patients in the emergency department: findings of a pre- post, mixed methods study

Delirium prevention activities

Total (N = 4563)

Specials, one-on-one supportive care

104 (2%)

General care

1782 (39%)

Mobility assistance

1183 (26%)

Assistance with meals and fluids

1410 (31%)

Assistance with toileting

1172 (26%)

Orientation

3036 (67%)

Sensory assistance such as access to glasses and hearing aids

1531 (34%)

Therapeutic activities such as reading the paper.

397 (9%)