Delirium is a common and underdiagnosed problem in hospitalized older adults. It is
associated with an increased risk of poor cognitive and functional outcomes …

Delirium in persons with dementia (DSD) is a common occurrence. Over the past three
decades, several tools have been developed and validated to diagnose delirium, yet there is …

Background: Family-administered delirium detection tools may serve as valuable diagnostic
adjuncts because family caregivers may be better able than providers to detect changes in …

Aim To enhance understanding of how family caregivers perceive the experience of caring
for an older adult with delirium across care settings and to identify the challenges in …

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of family-administered tools to detect
delirium in critically ill patients. Design: Diagnostic accuracy study. Setting: Large, tertiary …

OBJECTIVE To examine the ability of the family‐rated Family Confusion Assessment
Method (FAM‐CAM) to identify delirium in the emergency department (ED) among patients …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES An effective and efficient protocol for delirium
identification is needed to improve health outcomes for older adults and reduce healthcare …

Aims To explore experiences of family caregivers providing support to older persons with
delirium superimposed on dementia in acute care hospitals, their role in detection and …

Background While the incidence of postoperative delirium is high in aged hospitalized
patients undergoing major surgery, little is known concerning patients undergoing …

Hospitalization in the cardiac intensive care unit can be a stressful experience for patients
and families. Family members often feel overwhelmed by the severity of their loved one's …