Delirium prevalence and delirium literacy across Italian hospital wards

Written By CCRG

a secondary analysis of data from the World Delirium Awareness Day 2023

Ornago AM, Pinardi E, Okoye C, Mazzola P, Ferrara MC, Finazzi A, Nydahl P, von Haken R, Lindroth H, Liu K, Morandi A, Bellelli G; National Collaborators; Italian Participating Clinicians. Eur Geriatr Med. DOI 10.1007/s41999-024-01019-5

Aim: To assess the point prevalence of delirium and its management across Italian hospitals, according to delirium literacy levels, pinpointing prevailing barriers and future priorities in delirium practice and research.

Findings: Critical gaps in delirium care were identified, including suboptimal management practices, barriers to evidence-based medicine implementation, and insufficient awareness and training among healthcare professionals.

Message: Enhanced awareness and adoption of evidence-based strategies for delirium are essential for optimizing delirium care, improving patient outcomes, and alleviating the burden of delirium in hospital settings.

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