The effects of environmental interventions for delirium in critically ill surgical patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium occurs at high rates among patients in intensive care units and increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental interventions on delirium.

Methods

This prospective cohort study enrolled 192 patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) during the pre-intervention (June 2013 to October 2013) and post-intervention (June 2014 to October 2014) periods. Environmental interventions involved a cognitive assessment, an orientation, and a comfortable environment including proper sleep conditions. The primary outcomes were the prevalence, duration, and onset of delirium.

Results

There were no statistically significant differences in incidence rate, time of delirium onset,

SUBMITTER: Lee HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718493 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature