Delirium and quality of life in critically ill patients: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the association between the incidence of delirium in the intensive care unit and quality of life 1 month after hospital discharge.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study conducted in the intensive care units of two medium-complexity hospitals from December 2015 to December 2016. Delirium was identified using the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit scale. At the time of hospital discharge, functional capacity and cognition were assessed with the Barthel index and the Mini Mental State Examination, respectively. Thirty days after patient discharge, the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire was administered by telephone.

Results

A total of 216 patients were included. Delirium was identified in 127 (58.

SUBMITTER: Luz LFDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7595710 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature