COVID-19 delirium versus non-COVID-19 delirium in Iran: a computational approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium is an acute condition marked by disturbances in cognition, awareness, and attention, commonly observed in hospitalized patients due to factors such as illness severity and medication. It is particularly prevalent in intensive care unit settings, affecting up to 80% of ventilated patients. This study investigates whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) delirium aligns with expectations of non-COVID-19 delirium incidence in other hospitalized patients and identifies unique or common factors contributing to delirium in these groups.

Methods

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 107 hospitalized patients diagnosed with delirium, comprising 56 COVID-19 patients and 51 non-COVID-19 patients. Data were collected through detailed medical rec

SUBMITTER: Fard TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408460 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature