Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Delirium Management in Intensive Care Units in Cyprus: A Cross-Sectional Study

BACKGROUND: Delirium is a frequent and serious complication in intensive care units (ICUs), associated with increased mortality, prolonged mechanical ventilation, extended length of stay, and long-term cognitive impairment. This study aimed to assess ICU nurses' knowledge and practices regarding delirium management in Cyprus and to identify predictors of knowledge. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses working in adult ICUs in Cyprus. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, sedation and analgesia practices, and an adapted Delirium Knowledge Questionnaire incorporating ICU-specific items. RESULTS: = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS: Although ICU nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge of delirium, systematic screening and protocolized management remain suboptimal. Structured education and standardized implementation strategies are required to strengthen patient safety in critical care settings.