276 SENSORY DEPRIVATION IN OLDER MEDICAL INPATIENTS: ARE WE AWARE ENOUGH?

Abstract Background Visual and hearing impairment is common amongst older adults admitted to the acute hospital setting. Sensory deprivation can contribute falls incidence of delirium, particularly in those who have underlying cognitive impairment. Interventions which reduce sensory been recommended avoid these complication [1]. Methods Patients over 75 11 medical wards a University Teaching Hospital were assessed. Baseline demographics collected. Documentation regarding visual impairment, completion 4 AT, was reviewed. Inpatient documented. Results 100 included audit. (Mean age: 83.5 years). 73% patients had 23% 67% access their glasses only 27% aids. disability either or nursing notes 19%. 29% documented delirium during inpatient stay. 4AT performed on 76% selected wards. Conclusion inpatients. Despite this, there be lack There paucity documentation deprivation, therefore interventions targeting this risk factor for may not allocated cohort most at risk. We recommend strategies highlighting awareness hospital. Reference 1. Surkan MJ Gibson W. mobilize elderly length Canadian Journal Cardiology. 2018 34(7), pp. 881–888.