Validation of a redeveloped Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Toolkit (PREDICT) for carers: An eDelphi study

Christina Aggar; Carla Sunner; Golam Sorwar; Mark Hughes; Andrea Taylor; Kasia Bail; Roslyn M. Compton; Jennene Greenhill; James Baker; Hazel Bridgett; Janet Baker; Alison Craswell

doi:10.1016/j.colegn.2026.05.001

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Validation of a redeveloped Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Toolkit (PREDICT) for carers: An eDelphi study

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Validation of a redeveloped Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Toolkit (PREDICT) for carers: An eDelphi study

Christina Aggar, Carla Sunner, Golam Sorwar, Mark Hughes, Andrea Taylor, Kasia Bail, Roslyn M. Compton, Jennene Greenhill, James Baker, Hazel Bridgett, …

Collegian, Vol.33(4), pp.280-284

2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2026.05.001

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Abstract

Carers

Delirium

eDelphi

Older person

Online toolkit

Background Delirium is an underdiagnosed, acute disturbance in cognition that disproportionately affects older adults, particularly when hospitalised. Delirium remains poorly understood by many healthcare professionals, patients, and carers. The Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Toolkit (PREDICT) is an online resource to connect carers to support and information. By prefacing the voices of carers and embedding their lived experience into the design process, we sought to advance a more inclusive and responsive approach to delirium care. Aim The aim of this eDelphi study was to validate the redeveloped online resource for use to connect and assist carers of older adults at risk of delirium. Method Online questionnaires, informed by the Credible and Usable Evaluation of Patient Education Tool, gathered information about the usability and quality of PREDICT. Findings Six carers provided feedback over two rounds, highlighting varied responses to several components. While the carer support resources were endorsed as relevant and useful, the delirium screening tool instructions did not reach consensus in the first round due to the instructions being unclear. Modification to the instructions improved the tool’s practical usability in the second round. Discussion This eDelphi validation study used expert consensus to refine the usability and quality of redeveloped PREDICT, ensuring that it remains accessible and inclusive in supporting carers of older adults at risk of delirium. Conclusion Ongoing end-user engagement is vital to strengthen adoption, credibility, and impact, supporting more effective, person-centred digital care.

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Title: Validation of a redeveloped Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Toolkit (PREDICT) for carers: An eDelphi study
Authors: Christina Aggar (Corresponding Author) - Southern Cross University
Carla Sunner - Southern Cross University
Golam Sorwar - Southern Cross University
Mark Hughes - Southern Cross University
Andrea Taylor - Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Kasia Bail - University of Canberra
Roslyn M. Compton - University of the Sunshine Coast
Jennene Greenhill - Southern Cross University
James Baker - Southern Cross University
Hazel Bridgett - Northern NSW Local Health District (Australia)
Janet Baker - Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Alison Craswell - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Collegian, Vol.33(4), pp.280-284
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date published: 2026
DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2026.05.001
ISSN: 1876-7575
Copyright note: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Nursing Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Grant note: This study is part of an Australian National Health & Medical Research Council grant but did not receive funding.
Organisation Unit: Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; School of Health; School of Health - Nursing
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991246279802621
Output Type: Journal article

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