Table 2.

Screening Tools and delirium Prevention Strategies documented prior and after the OPTA introduction

Problem screened or patient care intervention	Pre-OPTA introduction (1st March 2010 to 30th June 2010) N = 63	Post OPTA (1st March 2012 to 30th June 2012) N = 63	p-value (Chi-sq test)
Problem Screened
Pain	51 (81%)	53 (84%)	0.6
Falls	29 (46%)	42 (67%)	0.02
Pressure Injury risk	26 (41%)	43 (68%)	0.002
Nutrition	1 (1.5%)	26 (41%)	< 0.001
Cognition	1 (1.5%)	24 (38%)	< 0.001
Pain review	18 (29%)	47 (75%)	< 0.001
Medication review	2 (3.2%)	29 (46%)	< 0.001
Comprehensive assessment	31 (49%)	36 (57%)	0.3
Care intervention
Given food or fluids	8 (13%)	31 (49%)	< 0.001
Orientation	0 (0%)	32 (51%)	< 0.001
Toileting	0 (0%)	21 (33%)	< 0.001
Mobilisation	0 (0%)	26 (41%)	< 0.001
Pressure care	3 (4.8%)	19 (30%)	< 0.001
Family or carers in attendance	1 (1.5%)	18 (29%)	< 0.001