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[Delirium Management in Palliative Care].

Annina Seiler¹, Rafael Meyer², Soenke Boettger³

¹Kompetenzzentrum Palliative Care, Klinik für Radio-Onkologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Universität Zürich, Zürich.

|November 24, 2021

Summary

Delirium is a common, often overlooked complication in advanced illness. Effective management in palliative care is crucial for patient well-being and quality of life during the end-of-life process.

Keywords:

Delir Delirium Distress Délire Lebensende Palliative Care distress end of life fin de vie palliative care soin palliatif stress

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Area of Science:

Palliative Care
Neuropsychiatry
Gerontology

Background:

Delirium is a frequent neuropsychiatric complication in advanced incurable diseases.
End-of-life delirium is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, impacting patient fragility and lifespan.
Acute confusion causes significant distress for patients and families, diminishing quality of life and dignified end-of-life experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of delirium management in palliative care settings.
To discuss the challenges in diagnosing and treating end-of-life delirium.
To explore the distinction between delirium and end-of-life visions from medical and philosophical perspectives.

Main Methods:

Literature review on delirium in palliative care.
Analysis of clinical presentation and management strategies.
Exploration of philosophical and theological interpretations of end-of-life phenomena.

Main Results:

Delirium significantly impacts patient functionality, lifespan, and quality of life.
Misdiagnosis or lack of treatment exacerbates patient and family distress.
End-of-life visions may have alternative interpretations beyond medical delirium, requiring further study.

Conclusions:

Active management of delirium is essential in palliative care.
Distinguishing delirium from end-of-life visions is critical for appropriate care.
Further research is needed to explore the phenomenon of end-of-life visions.