Assessment of Instruments for Measurement of Delirium Severity: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Importance:Measurement of delirium severity has been recognized as highly important for tracking prognosis, monitoring response to treatment, and estimating burden of care for patients both during and after hospitalization. Rather than simply rating delirium as present or absent, the ability to quantify its severity would enable development and monitoring of more effective treatment approaches for the condition. Objectives:To present a comprehensive review of delirium severity instruments, conduct a methodologic quality rating of the original validation study of the most commonly used instruments, and select a group of top-rated instruments. Evidence Review:This systematic review was conducted using literature from Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index to Nursing a

SUBMITTER: Jones RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6382582 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature