Delirium identification, prevention and management in intensive care units in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: a survey of practice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Delirium is the most common sign of acute brain dysfunction and is prevalent in ICUs. This work is part of a UK National Institute of Health and Social Care Research-funded Programme Development Grant to identify optimal approaches to prevent, identify and manage ICU delirium in the UK. This survey aimed to provide a baseline for contemporary practice.

Methods

A structured online survey was designed and sent to all ICUs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, identified through the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre Case Mix Programme. Participants were asked to provide a response that reflected ICU-level care.

Results

The ICU participant response rate was 249/268 (93%). Of these, 222/249 (89%) ICUs screened for ICU delirium routinely and 2

SUBMITTER: Gibbison B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747587 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature