Non-pharmacological interventions for managing acute pain and delirium in hospitalized older patients: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium and acute pain are common and serious problems in hospitalized older patients, often leading to adverse outcomes such as prolonged hospital stays, cognitive decline, and higher mortality rates. While pharmacological treatments can have significant side effects in older adults, non-pharmacological interventions offer safer alternatives.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in managing acute pain and delirium in hospitalized older patients.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases up to July 2025. The review included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies involving

SUBMITTER: Prandeh Afshar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729572 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature