Sampaio, FMSequeira, C2016-06-062016-06-062015-04Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2015 Apr;51(2):98-105http://hdl.handle.net/10400.23/1034PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe nurses' knowledge and practices toward patients with acute or chronic confusion. DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used, and 249 nurses engaged in clinical practice fulfilled an online self-report questionnaire. FINDINGS: Tools for diagnosing acute confusion/delirium are never used by 57.80% of the nurses. Between 80% and 81% of nursing interventions involve managing patients' physical environment and between 62% and 71% deal with managing communication. Theoretical training in the use of tools for assessing and intervening in cases of confusion was significantly associated with nurses' knowledge and practices. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These results suggest the need for increased investment in nurses' training.engDemênciaDelírioConfusãoQuestionáriosEnfermagemjournal article10.1111/ppc.12069