Reducing Delirium in Hospitalized Adults Through a Structured Sleep Promotion Program.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000499
Abstract: BACKGROUND Delirium affects approximately 1 in 4 patients during their hospitalization and is associated with numerous complications. Sleep deprivation is a significant risk factor for developing delirium and is a patient dissatisfier. PROBLEM An internal… read more here.
Keywords: sleep promotion; hospitalized adults; reducing delirium; delirium hospitalized ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of delirium in hospitalized patients in Latin America: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/acps.13468
Abstract: Accurate epidemiological data are essential for the planning of policies aimed at the identification, prevention, and management of delirium. The reported occurrence of delirium in hospitalized patients varies widely among studies, ranging between 5% to… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; epidemiology delirium; delirium; latin america ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological strategies for managing delirium in hospitalized postoperative adults: an umbrella review protocol.
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DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003455
Abstract: REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The question of this review: What is the effectiveness of non-pharmacological strategies for the management of delirium in hospitalized adult postoperative patients?The objective of this umbrella review is to determine the effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: effectiveness non; delirium hospitalized; review; pharmacological strategies ... See more keywords
Melatonin intervention to prevent delirium in hospitalized patients: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i12.3773
Abstract: BACKGROUND Evaluation of the effectiveness of melatonin is necessary to prevent the development of delirium in hospitalized patients. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone produced by the pineal gland of the brain from the amino acid… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; meta analysis; delirium; delirium hospitalized ... See more keywords
Association between vitamin D concentration and delirium in hospitalized patients: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281313
Abstract: Background Now the occurrence of delirium is more concerning to clinicians and psychiatrists. It has been reported that vitamin D deficiency may be a relevant factor in the development of delirium in hospitalized patients. Study… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; vitamin deficiency; vitamin; delirium ... See more keywords
Delirium in hospitalized patients: Risks and benefits of antipsychotics
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.16077
Abstract: Consensus panel guidelines advocate for the judicious use of antipsychotic drugs to manage delirium in hospitalized patients when nonpharmacologic measures fail and the patient is in significant distress from symptoms, poses a safety risk to… read more here.
Keywords: risks benefits; delirium hospitalized; patients risks; hospitalized patients ... See more keywords