Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia and death in older people, a study published Wednesday found. The risk of dementia being diagnosed was three times higher in hospitalized patients who had ...

Hartford Hospital's ADAPT program has decreased length of stay and readmissions attributable to delirium. Hartford Hospital has developed a comprehensive approach to addressing delirium in the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Part 1 of a two-part story. Click here for Part 2. As COVID-19 drove yet another conference online, it was also the topic of discussions there—held from the dull safety of researchers' home screens.

The "ADEPT" tool for delirium and agitation provides care guidelines for emergency department clinicians. A recently developed tool for managing delirium and agitation in emergency room patients over ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental function. This can include their ways of thinking, behavior, or level of consciousness. Medical professionals do not yet fully understand delirium, but ...