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Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Delirium Management

Posted on July 29, 2021August 23, 2023 by NIDUS Blogger

Contributed by Evelyn Alvarez1,2,3 & Juan Pablo Saa4 1 Centro de Estudios en Neurociencia Humana y Neuropsicología, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile, 2 Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central de Chile, Chile, 3 Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional y Ciencia de la Ocupación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Chile, 4 Florey […]

Featured Article: Using Simulated Family Presence to Reduce Agitation

Posted on February 2, 2018August 22, 2023 by nidus_delirium

Family visitation in the hospital can be a huge source of comfort to patients during their stay, particularly elderly patients. Loved ones can bring a sense of familiarity and relief from the stress and fear of being in the hospital. In fact, family visitation may provide more impact than just the comfort it brings patients. […]