Worldwide application and valuation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support during the COVID-19 pandemic (WAVES)

Heisner S, Yoon HJ, White N, Griffee MJ, Suen JY, L Bassi G, Fanning JP, Shehatta AL, Alexander PMA, Jacobs JP, Dalton JH, Lorusso R, Cho SM, Peek GJ, Fraser JF, Covid-19 Critical Care Consortium (COVID Critical) Perfusion DOI 10.1177/02676591241267228

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.