A multi-disciplinary program that prevents delirium is being implemented in ten new hospitals in Queensland in 2019, and piloted in a first interstate site at Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University.
The aim of the program is to ensure mobility, nutrition and hydration, and meaningful activities to improve the care and outcomes of older patients in hospital, including preventing delirium and promoting recovery.
You can read more about the Eat Walk Engage program, including evaluations, results and lessons learnt.