Table 2 Experimental intervention content
Time of encounter | Summary of content |
|---|---|
Pre-bedside visit | • Share knowledge on delirium |
• Share information on present delirium situation (what has the caregiver observed in his/her previous visit and what has the bedside nurse shared with the nurse-mentor) | |
• Discuss possible appropriate behaviors to retain (from Table 3) | |
• Set a common goal on which behaviors will be adopted by the caregiver (ensure that the behavior agreed on with the caregivers corresponds to his/her abilities) | |
• Share examples of the chosen behaviors | |
Bedside visit | • Nurse adopts discussed behaviors with the patients for the caregiver to observe (role model – vicarious experience of the caregiver) |
• Nurse encourages the caregiver to behave in a similar manner (performance accomplishment) | |
• Provide reinforcement and positive feedback (verbal persuasion) | |
Post-bedside visit | • Nurse provides feedback on behavior |
• Reflect on the bedside visit, on the positive or negative impact of the behavior | |
• Prepare for the next visit | |
• Sixth encounter: an action plan for the caregiver will be planned with the nurse for the remainder of the patient’s hospital stay | |
Pre-discharge | • Seventh encounter: nurse, caregiver and patient discuss their experience with delirium |