Abstract
Delirium is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome that impacts adversely upon patient outcomes and health care costs and health care outcomes. Delirium occurs in approximately one in five hospitalised patients and is especially common in the elderly and patients who are highly morbid and/or have pre-existing cognitive problems. However, efforts to improve management of delirium are hindered by gaps in our knowledge and issues that reflect a considerable gap between existing knowledge and real-world practice. This review focuses on evidence that can assist in prevention, earlier detection and improved pharmacological and nonpharmacological management of emergent cases and their aftermath. Key areas for future research and service organisation are outlined in a plan for improved delirium care across the range of health care settings and patient populations in which delirium occurs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Early Intervention in Psychiatry |
Subtitle of host publication | EI of Nearly Everything for Better Mental Health |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 234-254 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118557174 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470683422 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cognition
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Detection
- Prevention
- Treatment