Subsyndromal Delirium and Institutionalization Among Patients With Critical Illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prognostic importance of subsyndromal delirium is unknown.

Objective

To test whether duration of subsyndromal delirium is independently associated with institutionalization.

Methods

The Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) was used twice daily to assess for subsyndromal delirium in patients with respiratory failure or shock. Delirium was considered present if the assessment was positive. Subsyndromal delirium was considered present if the assessment was negative but the patient exhibited any CAM-ICU features. Multivariable regression was used to determine the association between duration of subsyndromal delirium and institutionalization, adjusting for age, education, baseline cognition and disability, comorbidities, severity

SUBMITTER: Brummel NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5831547 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature