Delirium in critical care unit patients: prevalence and associated risk factors

Authors

  • Ujala Abdul Rashid Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Zoha Fatima
  • Umara Nasim
  • Hafiza Amina Muattar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.8135

Keywords:

Psychomotor agitation, Anxiety, Delirium, Critical illness

Abstract

A large number of critically ill patients experience physical and mental distress, resulting from systemic illness, multiple interventions, and environmental factors, during their stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Delirium is a common medical problem related to prolonged critical care. ICU delirium is linked to higher mortality as well as morbidity. The majority of patients suffering from delirium in the ICU experience hypoactive delirium, which remains relatively undiagnosed. Multiple tools have been devised for ICU delirium screening and early diagnosis. This short report aimed to assess the prevalence of delirium using a validated screening tool in medical ICU patients and determine the associated modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.

Keywords: Psychomotor agitation, Anxiety, Delirium, critical illness.

Published

2023-11-28

How to Cite

Abdul Rashid, U., Fatima, Z., Nasim, U., & Muattar, H. A. (2023). Delirium in critical care unit patients: prevalence and associated risk factors. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(12), 2438–2441. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.8135

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Section

SHORT COMMUNICATION