Frequency and risk factors for subsyndromal delirium in an intensive care unit

Delirium and subsyndromal delirium in critically ill patients are important determinants of long-term functional disability and cognitive impairment. However, few outcome studies on sub-syndromal delirium have been reported. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the incidence of delirium and sub-syndromal delirium as well as the risk factors and progression to delirium.
Source: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research article Source Type: research