Delirium is a common disorder especially among older people admitted to medical and
surgical units. Research has demonstrated that many cases are underdiagnosed …

Delirium is a leading cause of preventable injury in hospitalized patients. Early recognition
and intervention for delirium are critical to prevent morbidity and mortality, especially in the …

Background Delirium is described as acute brain dysfunction that often fluctuates throughout
the day and is highly prevalent in hospitalized adults. Delirium negatively affects patient …

The purpose of this paper was to review evidence related to the effectiveness of systematic
interventions in preventing or detecting and treating delirium. The review process involved a …

BACKGROUND: Delirium frequently develops in hospitalized patients and results in
increased mortality, longer length of stay, and need for transitional care. Neurological …

Background: Delirium is a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst hospital patients.
Previous studies have shown that it is often poorly recognized and managed. We wanted to …

Delirium is a common and serious condition that is underrecognized in older adults in a
variety of healthcare settings. It is poorly recognized because of deficiencies in provider …

Delirium is an acute and fluctuating disturbance in cognition attention and awareness that is
often a reflection of abnormal physiological condition of an individual. Delirium is highly …

The purpose of this paper was to contribute to a new conceptual understanding of delirium
by reviewing evidence related to its prevention, treatment, and outcome. The review process …

Background: delirium is a common disorder in hospitalised older people and established
cases may have a poor outcome that is not readily improved by intervention. Prevention of …