Table 2 Correctly answered items for the Caregiver ICU Delirium Knowledge Questionnaire (CIDKQ) (n = 158)
From: Psychometric evaluation of the family caregiver ICU delirium knowledge questionnaire
Item number | Description | Correct answer | Correctly answered, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Risk subgroup | |||
Do you think any of the patients below might be at risk for delirium? | |||
1 | Patients who are older | Yes | 121 (77.1) |
2 | Patients who are married (vs. not married) | No | 74 (47.4) |
3 | Patients with dementia | Yes | 129 (81.7) |
4 | Patients with an infection | Yes | 132 (84.1) |
5 | Patients with more than high school education | No | 80 (51.3) |
6 | Patients who had recent surgery | Yes | 137 (86.7) |
7 | Patients who are dehydrated | Yes | 121 (77.1) |
8 | Patients experiencing change in surroundings such as admission to a hospital or change to another part of the hospital | Yes | 115 (73.2) |
9 | Patients who are mechanically ventilated or intubated | Yes | 119 (75.3) |
10 | Patients started on a new medication | Yes | 112 (71.3) |
Action subgroup | |||
If your family member had sign of sudden confusion, would you: | |||
11 | Orient patient to time and day and bring in photos from home | Yes | 126 (80.2) |
12 | Wait 24 h to see if the person got better | No | 82 (51.9) |
13 | Let the patient sleep during the day to recover | No | 49 (31.8) |
14 | Do nothing | No | 146 (92.4) |
15 | Inform the bedside RN or another member of the care team right away | Yes | 149 (94.9) |
16 | Ask the care team about medication changes | Yes | 137 (86.7) |
Symptom subgroup | |||
Do you think any of the patients described below might have delirium? | |||
17 | Patients slowly becomes more confused over a few months is forgetful has trouble paying attention and is more confused later in the day | No | 38 (24.0) |
18 | Patients slowly becomes more confused over a few months is forgetful has trouble paying attention and later in the day sees things that are not there | No | 19 (12.1) |
19 | Patients suddenly becomes confused over a few days or hours floats in and out of confusion during the day has trouble paying attention sees things that are no there | Yes | 138 (87.3) |
20 | Patients suddenly becomes confused over a few days or hours has trouble paying attention and sleeps more during the day | Yes | 116 (73.9) |
21 | Patients becomes more confused over a few days and suddenly has trouble getting to the bathroom on time | Yes | 93 (59.2) |