Orthostatic hypotension is a common geriatric syndrome associated with an increased risk of falls, syncope, functional decline and mortality in older adults. Current European recommendations provide standardized procedures for its detection, including blood pressure measurements in the supine and standing positions at specific time intervals.
Despite these recommendations, variability in clinical practice and potential gaps in healthcare professionals' knowledge may limit effective screening. The aim of this study is to assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding orthostatic hypotension screening within the geriatric department of Hôpital NOVO.
The study hypothesis is that nurses' knowledge and practices regarding orthostatic hypotension screening are heterogeneous and may differ from current recommendations.
State-registered nurses
Working in the Acute Geriatric Medicine department (Pontoise site), or in the Medical Care and Rehabilitation department (SMR: Marines or Pontoise sites) of NOVO Hospital
Patient refusal
Aged patients with orthostatic hypotension.
Cohort
Prospective
Administration of questionnaires on nurses' knowledge of orthostatic hypotension, its measurement, diagnosis and management
Other interventionAdministration of questionnaires on nurses' knowledge of orthostatic hypotension, its measurement, diagnosis and management
Assessment of the knowledge level of nurses working in geriatrics regarding orthostatic hypotension
The nurses' level of knowledge will be assessed using a questionnaire which they will complete either in person or online via the secure Microsoft Forms platform. This questionnaire consists of 3 parts: - Definition of orthostatic hypotension (Question 2.1) - Measurement methods (Question 3) - Diagnostic criteria (Questions 2.2 and 2.3)
Evaluate the influence of the nurse's experience on their knowledge regarding the screening for orthostatic hypotension in the elderly.
Nurses' knowledge will be assessed using the study-specific questionnaire developed from current European recommendations on orthostatic hypotension screening. Professional experience will be assessed by self-reported years of practice as a registered nurse. The association between questionnaire responses and years of professional experience will be analyzed.
Evaluate the influence of experience in geriatrics on the RN's knowledge regarding the screening for orthostatic hypotension in the elderly.
Nurses' knowledge will be assessed using the study-specific questionnaire. Experience in geriatric care will be assessed by self-reported years of practice in geriatric settings. The association between questionnaire responses and years of experience in geriatrics will be analyzed.
Compare the level of knowledge between RNs working in acute geriatric care (AGC) and in long-term care (SMR)
Nurses' knowledge will be assessed using the study questionnaire. Questionnaire responses will be compared between nurses working in acute geriatric care and those working in geriatric rehabilitation (SMR).
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