Cognitive and psychosocial outcomes of mechanically ventilated intensive care patients with and without delirium.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Delirium is common in intensive care patients and is associated with short- and long-term adverse outcomes. We investigated the long-term risk of cognitive impairment and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in intensive care patients with and without delirium.

Methods

This is a prospective cohort study in ICUs in two Australian university-affiliated hospitals. Patients were eligible if they were older than 18 years, mechanically ventilated for more than 24 h and did not meet exclusion criteria. Delirium was assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Unit. Variables assessing cognitive function and PTSD symptoms were collected at ICU discharge, after 6 and 12 months: Mini-Mental State Examination, Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status, Im

SUBMITTER: Bulic D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7399009 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature