Adherence to optimal delirium management practices in intensive care units in Brazil: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective delirium management is crucial, considering its association with adverse outcomes. Adherence to best practices has the potential to reduce the incidence and prevalence of delirium and improve health outcomes.

Objectives

The objectives of this project were to describe self-assessed adherence to best practices in delirium management by health care professionals in intensive care units (ICUs) in Brazil, assess the health care professionals' perception of the importance of adequate delirium prevention and treatment in ICUs, and compare the compliance rates with best practices between public and private ICUs.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Brazil using an online questionnaire consisting of three parts, namely, data about the health car

SUBMITTER: Bispo MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282588 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature