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ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2026

A Multifaceted Nursing Practice Bundle for the Management of Changed Behaviour in Hospitalised Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Pre-/Poststudy.

Erin Rachel Davis, Christina Aggar, Michelle Bissett

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Erin Rachel DavisSouthern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8406-8388
Christina AggarSouthern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0137-7796
Michelle BissettSouthern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7676-4662

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate changes in nursing practices following implementation of a multifaceted nursing practice bundle for the management of changed behaviour in hospitalised adults with cognitive impairment.

methodsA single-group pre-post interventional study evaluated changes in nurses' reactions to changed behaviour and the use of alternatives to physical restraint following implementation of a multifaceted nursing practice bundle (implementation framework, nurse education and nonpharmacological resources).

resultsManagement of changed behaviour improved, with nurses more commonly reacting with care and less likely to react by ignoring when changed behaviour occurred. Nurses were also more likely to utilise professional knowledge and problem-solving abilities, and less likely to use medications as alternatives to physical restraints.

conclusionsThe implementation of a nursing practice bundle was associated with improved management of changed behaviour in hospitalised adults with cognitive impairment, likely due to its multifaceted approach. Improvements in nursing practice indicate enhanced attitudes towards adults with cognitive impairment and increased confidence in implementing nonpharmacological interventions.

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CognitionCognition DisordersNursing Staff, HospitalPatient Care BundlesAgedAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedRestraint, Physicalcognitive dysfunctiondeliriumdementiahospital nursing staff

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PMID42661301
PMCPMC13522401

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