The incidence and prevalence of delirium across palliative care settings: A systematic review

2019165 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Christine L. Watt · University of Ottawa

Franco Momoli · University of Ottawa

Mohammed Ansari · University of Ottawa

Lindsey Sikora · University of Ottawa

Shirley H. Bush · University of Ottawa

Annmarie Hosie · University of Technology Sydney

Monisha Kabir ·

Abstract

Delirium is prevalent across all palliative care settings, with one-third of patients delirious at the time of admission to inpatient palliative care. Study heterogeneity limits meta-analyses and highlights the future need for rigorous studies.

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Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

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Published in: Palliative Medicine

Volume 33, Issue 8, pp. 865-877

DOI: 10.1177/0269216319854944

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.94

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The incidence and prevalence of delirium across palliative care settings: A systematic review

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