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Thank you for participating in this survey. It will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. It is voluntary and anonymous. Choosing not to partake will not affect your training or assessments in a deleterious manner. However, should you choose to partake, the information collected will be valuable, especially where deficits that would benefit from further education are identified. The results (de-identified summary data) will be shared with the RACP and training networks, and submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

If you have any questions or concerns in relation to this survey, please contact Dr. Danielle Ní Chróinín, Consultant Geriatrician at Liverpool Hospital, at danielle.nichroinin@health.nsw.gov.au

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* 1. Please indicate how strongly you agree with the following statements: (Rated on a 5-point scale, from 'Strongly disagree through to 'Strongly agree'.)

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic criteria for acute coronary syndromes.
I have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic criteria for pneumonia.
I have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic criteria for delirium.
Delirium is a medical emergency.
Delirium in acute medical settings is almost always correctly identified.
Delirium is partly preventable.
Being skilled in delirium diagnosis makes a difference to clinical outcomes.
Delirium is distressing for patients.
Delirium is distressing for relatives.
I am confident at managing delirium.
Benzodiazepines are first line treatments for delirium.
Drug therapy should be instituted early, in conjunction with behavioural strategies, in order to minimise adverse outcomes from delirium.
Multifaceted therapy addressing factors such as sensory deficits, hydration, mobilisation, sleep and orientation has proven benefit in reducing delirium incidence.
Staffing constraints often result in the over-use of pharmacological therapy.

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* 2. What proportion of older in-patients in the acute hospital experience delirium during their admission?

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* 3. What proportion of older in-patients admitted to ICU experience delirium during their admission?

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* 4. In what proportion of cases is delirium potentially avoidable?

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* 5. Using DSM-V criteria, which of the following features are necessary (essential) for diagnosis of delirium? (Tick as many as apply.)

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* 6. In a 70 year old man with delirium and severe agitation, in whom behavioural management is unsuccessful, and the oral route for drugs is unavailable, what would you consider an appropriate first dose of haloperidol (assuming no contraindications)?

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* 7. What is the relative risk of the following developing in one year from an episode of delirium in a patient over the age of 65?

  Dementia Institutionalisation (residential aged care facility; RACF) Death
Relative risk for:

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* 8. I have used validated delirium assessment tools. (True or false)

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* 9. Do you have any other comments?

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* 10. A little bit about you:

  What is your gender? Years since medical qualification (MBBS or similar)
This information will help us when analysing your answers.

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* 11. Last question! Regarding your previous experience and future plans:

  Neurology Geriatric medicine Psychiatry
I have undertaken post-graduate rotation in this specialty:
I currently plan to pursue a future career in:
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