Associations Between COVID-19, Delirium, and 1-Year Mortality: Exploring Influences on Delirium Incidence in COVID-19 Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), delirium, and 1-year mortality. Factors associated with delirium in COVID-19 patients were identified, along with the influence of psychotropic medications on delirium.

Methods

The study used the South Korean National Health Insurance Service database. Adult COVID-19 patients diagnosed between October 2020 and December 2021 were included, with a propensity score-matched control group. Time-dependent Cox regression assessed associations among COVID-19, delirium, and mortality. Logistic regression analyzed the impact of psychotropic medications on delirium incidence.

Results

The study included 832,602 individuals, with 416,301 COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 (hazard ratio [HR],

SUBMITTER: Jang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11333801 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature