Delirium Prevention
New delirium prevention data have been reported by scientists at University Hospital
Published in Mental Health Weekly Digest, April 30th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Delirium: guidelines for general hospitals" new findings in delirium. According to recent research from Lausanne, Switzerland, "Delirium is highly prevalent in general hospitals but remains underrecognized and undertreated despite its association with increased morbidity, mortality, and health services utilization. To enhance its management, we developed guidelines covering all aspects, from risk factor identification to preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions in adult patients."
"Guidelines, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials (RCT), and cohort studies were systematically searched and evaluated. Based on a synthesis of...
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