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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (2): 148-154.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.02.003

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The influence of flexible on-demand visiting based on the KAP model on the occurrence of delirium in ICU patients

FANG Yexiang1(), HAN Jiangying2,*(), DU Xiaoling1, WU Shanshan1, LI Juan1, YANG Xue1   

  1. 1. Department of Critical Care Medicinethe First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei 230022, China
    2. Nursing Departmentthe First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei 230022, China
  • Received:2025-05-23 Online:2026-02-10 Published:2026-02-02
  • Contact: HAN Jiangying E-mail:fyx100200@sina.com;1921947548@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    2024 Anhui Provincial Scientific Research Program Development Project(2024AH050842)

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the effect of flexible on-demand visiting intervention model based on the Knowledge,Attitudes and Practices(KAP) model on the occurrence of delirium in ICU patients. Methods Eighty patients treated in the ICU of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University during the time period of December 2024 to March 2025 were selected as the study subjects,and they were randomly divided into the control group and the experimental group,each with 40 cases. The control group implemented conventional nursing care,and the experimental group implemented the flexible on-demand visiting intervention model based on the KAP model. The ICU delirium scale(CAM-ICU-7) was used to compare the delirium levels of patients in the two groups 14day before and 3day,7day,and 14day after the intervention. And the nursing care satisfaction scores,adherence scores of the two groups were assessed and compared 14day before and after the intervention. Results After the intervention,the delirium score of patients in the experimental group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.001). The nursing care adherence of patients in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05). The delirium scores of patients in both groups decreased,and the patient satisfaction score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.001). The levels of patient adherence and nursing satisfaction increased in both groups compared with the pre-intervention period. Conclusion Flexible on-demand visitation intervention based on the KAP model can reduce delirium level of ICU patients,improve treatment adherence,and thus enhance the nursing satisfaction of patients and their families.

Key words: Intensive Care Unit, KAP Model, Flexible On-Demand Visiting, Delirium