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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Delirium is a common yet understudied condition with significant negative impacts.
  • Lack of awareness and ownership across healthcare levels contributes to its neglect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the historical underappreciation of delirium.
  • To advocate for improved recognition, research, and management of delirium.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a critical review of the current state of delirium research and clinical practice.
  • It synthesizes existing knowledge on delirium's impact and challenges.

Main Results:

  • Delirium is underdetected and suboptimally managed due to systemic failures.
  • Financial implications and documentation mechanisms are inadequate.

Conclusions:

  • Delirium's unique position across disciplines hinders specialty ownership.
  • A concerted healthcare community response is urgently needed to address delirium.