Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1039 - 1053
Published: June 14, 2023
Abstract
Rationale
Older
adults
are
at
high
risk
of
developing
delirium
in
the
emergency
department
(ED);
however,
it
is
often
missed
or
undertreated.
Improving
ED
care
challenging
part
due
to
a
lack
standards
guide
best
practice.
Clinical
practice
guidelines
(CPGs)
translate
evidence
into
recommendations
improve
Aim
To
critically
appraise
and
synthesize
CPG
for
relevant
older
patients.
Methods
We
conducted
an
umbrella
review
retrieve
CPGs.
Quality
CPGs
their
were
appraised
using
Appraisal
Guidelines,
Research,
Evaluation
(AGREE)‐II;
Guidelines
Research
Evaluation—Recommendations
Excellence
(AGREE‐REX)
instruments.
A
threshold
70%
greater
AGREE‐II
Rigour
Development
domain
was
used
define
high‐quality
Delirium
from
meeting
this
included
synthesis
narrative
analysis.
Results
scores
ranged
37%
83%,
with
5
10
predefined
threshold.
AGREE‐REX
overall
calculated
44%
80%.
Recommendations
grouped
screening,
diagnosis,
reduction,
management.
Although
none
ED‐specific,
many
incorporated
setting.
There
agreement
that
screening
nonmodifiable
factors
important
high‐risk
populations,
those
should
be
screened
delirium.
The
‘4A's
Test’
recommended
tool
use
specifically.
Multicomponent
strategies
its
management
if
occurs.
only
area
disagreement
short‐term
antipsychotic
medication
urgent
situations.
Conclusion
This
first
known
including
critical
appraisal
recommendations.
Researchers
policymakers
can
inform
future
improvement
efforts
research
ED.
Registration
study
has
been
registered
Open
Science
Framework
registries:
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/TG7S6OSF.IO/TG7S6
.
CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
28(8), P. 1147 - 1167
Published: June 1, 2022
Abstract
Perioperative
neurocognitive
disorders
(NCDs)
refer
to
abnormalities
detected
during
the
perioperative
periods,
including
preexisting
cognitive
impairment,
preoperative
delirium,
delirium
occurring
up
7
days
after
surgery,
delayed
recovery,
and
postoperative
NCD.
The
Diagnostic
Statistical
Manual
of
Mental
Disorders‐5th
edition
(DSM‐5)
is
golden
standard
for
diagnosing
NCDs.
Given
impracticality
using
DSM‐5
by
non‐psychiatric
practitioners,
many
diagnostic
tools
have
been
developed
validated
different
clinical
scenarios.
etiology
NCDs
multifactorial
includes
predisposing
precipitating
factors.
Identifying
these
risk
factors
conducive
stratification
reduction.
Prevention
should
include
avoiding
possible
contributors
implementing
nonpharmacologic
pharmacological
interventions.
former
generally
benzodiazepines,
anticholinergics,
prolonged
liquid
fasting,
deep
anesthesia,
cerebral
oxygen
desaturation,
intraoperative
hypothermia.
Nonpharmacologic
measures
prehabilitation,
comprehensive
geriatric
assessment,
fast‐track
combined
use
regional
block,
sleep
promotion.
Pharmacological
dexmedetomidine,
nonsteroidal
anti‐inflammatory
drugs,
acetaminophen
are
found
beneficial
effects.
Nonpharmacological
treatments
first‐line
established
still
limited
severely
agitated
or
distressed
patients.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 220 - 237
Published: May 2, 2023
Abstract
Background
With
the
increase
in
life
expectancy
around
globe,
incidence
of
postoperative
delirium
(POD)
among
older
people
(≥65
years)
is
growing.
Previous
studies
showed
a
wide
variation
POD,
from
4%
to
53%,
with
lack
specific
evidence
about
POD
by
surgery
type
people.
The
aim
this
systematic
review
and
meta‐analysis
was
determine
within
populations
65
years
over.
Methods
Databases
including
PubMed,
Cochrane
library,
Embase,
CINAHL
were
searched
until
October
2020.
Due
relatively
higher
number
meta‐analyses
undertaken
area
research,
streamlined
proposed.
Results
A
total
28
(comprising
284
individual
studies)
reviewed.
Data
relevant
(
n
=
90)
extracted
included
current
study.
Studies
grouped
into
eight
types
for
orthopedic,
vascular,
spinal,
cardiac,
colorectal,
abdominal,
urologic,
mixed
surgeries
20%,
14%,
13%,
32%,
30%,
10%,
26%,
respectively.
detection
instruments
different
across
studies,
Confusion
Assessment
Method
(CAM
&
CAM‐ICU)
being
most
frequently
adopted.
Linking
Evidence
Action
This
study
that
undergoing
varied
widely
type.
more
complex
like
cardiac
abdominal
associated
risk
POD.
highlights
need
include
level
complexity
as
factor
preoperative
assessments.
Age and Ageing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(4)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Delirium
and
pain
are
common
in
older
adults
admitted
to
hospital.
The
relationship
between
these
is
unclear,
but
clinically
important.
We
aimed
systematically
review
the
association
(at
rest,
movement,
severity)
delirium
this
population.
Methods
PubMed,
EMBASE,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Cochrane
Web
of
Science
were
searched
(January
1982–November
2022)
for
Medical
Subject
Heading
terms
synonyms
(‘Pain’,
‘Analgesic’,
‘Delirium’).
Study
eligibility:
(1)
validated
measure
as
exposure,
(2)
tool
an
outcome;
participant
medical
or
surgical
(planned/unplanned)
inpatients,
admission
length
≥
48
h
(3)
median
cohort
age
over
65
years.
quality
was
assessed
with
Newcastle
Ottawa
Scale.
collected/calculated
odds
ratios
(ORs)
categorical
data
standard
mean
differences
(SMDs)
continuous
conducted
multi-level
random-intercepts
meta-regression
models.
This
prospectively
registered
PROSPERO
[18/5/2020]
(CRD42020181346).
Results
Thirty
studies
selected:
14
reported
data;
16
data.
prevalence
ranged
from
2.2
55%.
In
analysis,
at
rest
(OR
2.14;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.39–3.30),
movement
1.30;
CI
0.66–2.56),
categorised
‘severe’
3.42;
2.09–5.59)
increased
severity
when
measured
continuously
(SMD
0.33;
0.08–0.59)
associated
risk.
There
substantial
heterogeneity
both
(I2
=
0%–77%)
analyses
85%).
Conclusion
An
increase
a
higher
risk
developing
delirium.
Adequate
management
appropriate
analgesia
may
reduce
incidence
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3)
Published: May 3, 2023
Incident
delirium
in
older
patients
is
associated
with
prolonged
hospitalization
and
mortality.
A
recent
study
suggested
an
association
between
emergency
department
(ED)
length
of
stay
(LOS),
time
ED
hallways,
incident
delirium.
In
this
we
further
evaluated
the
emerging
LOS,
number
non-clinical
patient
moves
ED.We
performed
retrospective
cohort
at
a
single,
urban,
academic
medical
center.
All
data
were
extracted
from
electronic
health
record.
We
included
aged
≥65
years
presenting
to
admitted
family
or
internal
medicine
services
over
two-year
period.
Patients
any
other
service,
transferred
another
hospital,
discharged
ED,
who
underwent
procedural
sedation
excluded.
The
primary
outcome
was
delirium,
defined
as
positive
screen,
receipt
sedative
medications,
use
physical
restraints.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
models
including
age,
gender,
language,
history
dementia,
Elixhauser
Comorbidity
Index,
within
total
spent
hallway,
LOS
fitted.We
studied
5,886
age;
median
age
77
(69-83)
years;
3,031
(52%)
female,
1,361
(23%)
reported
dementia.
Overall,
1,408
(24%)
experienced
multivariable
models,
development
(odds
ratio
[OR]
1.02,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.01-1.03,
per
hour),
while
[OR
0.97,
(95%
CI
0.91-1.04)
hallway
0.99,
0.98-1.01,
hour)
not
delirium.In
single-center
study,
adults,
not.
Health
systems
should
systemically
limit
for
adults.
European Geriatric Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 709 - 720
Published: July 26, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Because
of
the
common
and
increasing
use
antipsychotics
in
older
adults,
we
aim
to
summarize
current
knowledge
on
causes
antipsychotic-related
risk
falls
adults.
We
also
provide
information
dementia,
delirium
insomnia,
their
adverse
effects
an
overview
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
mechanisms
associated
with
antipsychotic
falls.
Finally,
clinicians
for
weighing
benefits
harms
(de)prescribing.
Methods
A
literature
search
was
executed
CINAHL,
PubMed
Scopus
March
2022
identify
studies
focusing
fall-related
focused
neuropsychiatric
symptoms
delirium.
Results
Antipsychotics
increase
through
anticholinergic,
orthostatic
extrapyramidal
effects,
sedation,
cardio-
cerebrovascular
system.
Practical
resources
algorithms
are
available
that
guide
assist
deprescribing
without
indication.
Conclusions
Deprescribing
should
be
considered
encouraged
people
at
falling,
especially
when
prescribed
or
insomnia.
If
still
needed,
recommend
reassessed
within
two
four
weeks
prescription.
more
harm
than
benefit,
process
started.
Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(11), P. 1139 - 1153
Published: May 3, 2023
Delirium
occurs
in
critical
illness
and
is
associated
with
poor
clinical
outcomes,
having
a
longstanding
impact
on
survivors.
Understanding
the
complexity
of
delirium
its
deleterious
outcome
has
expanded
since
early
reports.
culmination
predisposing
precipitating
risk
factors
that
result
transition
to
delirium.
Known
risks
range
from
advanced
age,
frailty,
medication
exposure
or
withdrawal,
sedation
depth,
sepsis.
Because
multifactorial
nature,
different
phenotypes,
potential
neurobiological
causes,
precise
approach
reducing
requires
broad
understanding
complexity.
Refinement
categorization
subtypes
phenotypes
(i.e.,
psychomotor
classifications)
attention.
Recent
advances
association
outcomes
expand
our
highlight
potentially
modifiable
targets.
Several
biomarkers
care
have
been
examined,
disrupted
functional
connectivity
being
detecting
reinforce
as
an
acute,
partially
modifiable,
brain
dysfunction,
place
emphasis
importance
mechanistic
pathways
including
cholinergic
activity
glucose
metabolism.
Pharmacologic
agents
assessed
randomized
controlled
prevention
treatment
trials,
disappointing
lack
efficacy.
Antipsychotics
remain
widely
used
after
"negative"
yet
may
role
specific
subtypes.
However,
antipsychotics
do
not
appear
improve
outcomes.
Alpha-2
agonists
perhaps
hold
greater
for
current
use
future
investigation.
The
thiamine
appears
promising,
evidence.
Looking
forward,
pharmacists
should
prioritize
mitigation
able.
Future
research
needed
within
individual
identify
targets
only
duration
severity,
but
long-term
cognitive
impairment.
Geriatrie up2date,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
07(01), P. 9 - 24
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Mit
10,5
Millionen
Aufnahmen/Jahr
bewältigen
die
zentralen
Notaufnahmen
(ZNA)
in
Deutschland
über
Hälfte
aller
akuten
Notfallpatienten
1.
Zahlen
aus
den
USA
und
der
Schweiz
zeigen,
dass
ein
hoher
Prozentsatz
(66–87%)
Delirien
übersehen
wird
2
3.
Ein
unerkanntes
Delir
kann
später
zu
einer
erhöhten
Hospitalisierung
mit
notwendigem
Pflegeheimaufenthalt
führen,
beim
alten
Patienten
ZNA
geht
es
um
30%
Letalität
einher
4.