Delirium and long term cognition in critically ill patients
Delirium, a form of acute brain dysfunction, is very common in the critically ill adult patient
population. Although its pathophysiology is poorly understood, multiple factors associated …
population. Although its pathophysiology is poorly understood, multiple factors associated …
[HTML][HTML] A rapid realist review of patient engagement in patient-oriented research and health care system impacts: part one
E Zibrowski, T Carr, S McDonald, H Thiessen… - Research Involvement …, 2021 - Springer
Background Patient-oriented research affords individuals with opportunities to genuinely
contribute to health care research as members of research teams. While checklists and …
contribute to health care research as members of research teams. While checklists and …
[HTML][HTML] Family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Background The effect of family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on
the family members themselves and the medical team remains controversial. Methods We …
the family members themselves and the medical team remains controversial. Methods We …
[HTML][HTML] The CAM-ICU-7 and ICDSC as measures of delirium severity in critically ill adult patients
Background In clinical practice, a dichotomous approach to delirium identification may no
longer be relevant when existing delirium screening tools measure a range of scores. The …
longer be relevant when existing delirium screening tools measure a range of scores. The …
Family caregivers' experience of patients with delirium in critical care units: a state-of-the-science integrative review
Background Delirium as a sudden cognitive and behavioral change can be traumatic for
family caregivers. An understanding of family caregivers' experiences with delirium in their …
family caregivers. An understanding of family caregivers' experiences with delirium in their …
Adaptation and validation of a chart‐based delirium detection tool for the ICU (CHART‐DEL‐ICU)
KD Krewulak, C Hiploylee, EW Ely… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
OBJECTIVE To adapt and validate a chart‐based delirium detection tool for use in critically
ill adults. DESIGN Validation study. SETTING Medical‐surgical intensive care unit (ICU) in …
ill adults. DESIGN Validation study. SETTING Medical‐surgical intensive care unit (ICU) in …
[HTML][HTML] Partnering with family members to detect delirium in critically ill patients
Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of family-administered tools to detect
delirium in critically ill patients. Design: Diagnostic accuracy study. Setting: Large, tertiary …
delirium in critically ill patients. Design: Diagnostic accuracy study. Setting: Large, tertiary …
[HTML][HTML] Delirium diagnosis without a gold standard: Evaluating diagnostic accuracy of combined delirium assessment tools
Background Fluctuating course of delirium and complexities of ICU care mean delirium
symptoms are hard to identify or commonly confused with other disorders. Delirium is difficult …
symptoms are hard to identify or commonly confused with other disorders. Delirium is difficult …
[HTML][HTML] Associations between caregiver-detected delirium and symptoms of depression and anxiety in family caregivers of critically ill patients: a cross-sectional study
Background Witnessing delirium can be distressing for family caregivers (ie, relatives or
friends) of critically ill patients. This study aimed to evaluate associations between caregiver …
friends) of critically ill patients. This study aimed to evaluate associations between caregiver …
Impact of restricted visitation policies in hospitals on patients, family members and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Flexible visitation policies in hospitals are an important component of care that
contributes to reduced stress and increased satisfaction among patients and their family …
contributes to reduced stress and increased satisfaction among patients and their family …
