Delirium Research in India: A Systematic Review
Sandeep Grover1, Sanjana Kathiravan1, Devakshi Dua1
1Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Research on delirium in India is limited, with a need for more studies on biomarkers, non-pharmacological interventions, and prevention strategies. This review assesses the current research output on delirium patients from India.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Critical Care Medicine
- Medical Research
Background:
- Delirium is a common psychiatric diagnosis in medical-surgical patients, particularly in intensive care units.
- Understanding the global research landscape of delirium is crucial due to its widespread impact.
- This study specifically evaluates the research output concerning delirium within the Indian context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the volume and nature of research on delirium involving patients from India.
- To identify research gaps and areas requiring further investigation in the Indian setting.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Medline (PubMed) and other databases.
- Keywords included "delirium," "delirious," and "delirium tremens" combined with "India."
- A total of 165 articles (151 with keywords in title, 14 with delirium as a major outcome) were included for review.
Main Results:
- The majority of included articles were original research (n=81), followed by case reports (n=58).
- Original papers primarily focused on delirium epidemiology and symptom profiles, with limited studies on pharmacological interventions.
- A significant research gap exists in India regarding delirium biomarkers, non-pharmacological interventions, and prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Current research on delirium in India is sparse and requires significant expansion.
- Future research should prioritize investigating biomarkers, non-pharmacological treatments, and preventive measures for delirium in the Indian population.
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