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Delirium: guidelines for general hospitals.

Laurent Michaud1, Christophe Büla, Alexandre Berney

  • 1Clinical Epidemiology Center, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|February 28, 2007
PubMed
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Delirium is common in hospitals but often missed. New guidelines offer comprehensive strategies for prevention and management, emphasizing nonpharmacological approaches and expert consensus despite limited high-level evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Delirium is a prevalent yet underrecognized condition in general hospitals.
  • It is associated with significant increases in morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop comprehensive guidelines for the prevention and management of delirium in adult patients.
  • To cover all aspects from risk factor identification to treatment interventions.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search and evaluation of guidelines, systematic reviews, RCTs, and cohort studies.
  • Synthesis of high-quality evidence by a multidisciplinary expert panel.

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  • Scoring of recommendation appropriateness using an explicit, evidence-based approach.

    • Main Results:

    • Most recommendations were based on observational studies or expert opinions, with limited high-level evidence.
    • Despite the evidence level, 71.1% of recommendations were deemed appropriate by experts.
    • Prevention and nonpharmacological management of delirium are recommended; haloperidol is the first-choice drug, with uncertain roles for atypical antipsychotics.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive recommendations for delirium prevention and management were developed using an evidence-based, expert panel approach.
    • Many aspects of delirium management require further high-quality research.
    • These guidelines provide a framework for improving delirium care in general hospital settings.