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Delirium, a common neuropsychiatric syndrome affecting consciousness and behavior, is prevalent in hospitals and linked to high mortality and costs. This review highlights its features, risk factors, and management, emphasizing the need for more Indian research.

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Area of Science:

Neuropsychiatry
Geriatric Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Delirium is a prevalent, acute neuropsychiatric syndrome impacting hospitalized patients.
It is characterized by disturbances in consciousness, cognition, and perception.
Delirium is associated with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of delirium.
To discuss its prevalence, clinical features, risk factors, pathogenesis, assessment, diagnosis, management, prognosis, and prevention.
To highlight the limited research on delirium within the Indian context.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on delirium.
Synthesis of information on epidemiological, clinical, and etiological aspects.
Focus on identifying gaps in Indian research.

Main Results:

Delirium affects a significant portion of patients in medical and surgical settings.
Multiple factors contribute to its pathogenesis, including physiological and structural brain abnormalities.
Current research, particularly from India, is insufficient to fully understand and manage delirium in diverse populations.

Conclusions:

Delirium is a critical condition requiring timely recognition and management.
Further research is essential to improve prevention and treatment strategies, especially in underrepresented regions like India.
Multidisciplinary approaches are crucial for addressing the complexities of delirium.