Delirium in the Emergency Department and Its Extension into Hospitalization (DELINEATE) Study: Effect on 6-month Function and Cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The natural course and clinical significance of delirium in the emergency department (ED) is unclear.

Objectives

We sought to (1) describe the extent to which delirium in the ED persists into hospitalization (ED delirium duration) and (2) determine how ED delirium duration is associated with 6-month functional status and cognition.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Tertiary care, academic medical center.

Participants

ED patients ≥65 years old who were admitted to the hospital.

Measurements

The modified Brief Confusion Assessment Method was used to ascertain delirium in the ED and hospital. Premorbid and 6-month function were determined using the Older American Resources and Services Activities of Daily Living (OARS ADL) questionn

SUBMITTER: Han JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5478452 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature