Home health staff knowledge and experience of delirium and delirium superimposed on dementia in older adults

Previous studies have shown delirium is common in the home setting and can indicate a medical emergency. Many older adults come into the hospital or ER with delirium. However, little is known about the recognition of delirium by home health workers and community nurses. The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of home health staff caring for an older adult with delirium and delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD), with a focus on capturing rich details of these experiences and their knowledge of recognition and management of delirium.