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Incidence and Cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients between the Ages of 18 and 56 : A Retrospective Chart Review
Joint Authors
Morrison, R. Sean
Weckmann, Michelle T.
Bay, Camden
Abu Ata, Nesrin
Source
International Journal of Palliative Care
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Delirium is a common and devastating condition which has been well characterized in elderly cancer patients, but little is known about delirium in cancer patients under the age of 65.
Aim.
A pilot study to explore the incidence and potential causes of delirium in hospitalized advanced cancer patients at the age of 18–56 years.
Design.
A retrospective chart review using validated instruments was used to examine the charts of hematology-oncology admissions in a large academic institution.
Data was collected as to the likelihood of delirium and potential precipitants.
Results.
Delirium incidence was 29% among advanced cancer patients.
The associated precipitants of delirium were multifactorial, the most common being medications and infection.
Delirium was more common in patients admitted for either acute symptom management or the presence of a lung malignancy.
Patients with delirium demonstrated significantly increased total hospital cost and a borderline significant result for increased mortality compared to those without delirium.
Conclusions.
Delirium is common in hospitalized advanced cancer patients (age 18–56 years) and the cause is typically multifactorial.
Delirium results in a more complicated hospital course and likely increased mortality.
Further research is needed to define strategies to prevent and treat this common and distressing condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Weckmann, Michelle T.& Bay, Camden& Abu Ata, Nesrin& Morrison, R. Sean. 2014. Incidence and Cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients between the Ages of 18 and 56 : A Retrospective Chart Review. International Journal of Palliative Care،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Weckmann, Michelle T.…[et al.]. Incidence and Cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients between the Ages of 18 and 56 : A Retrospective Chart Review. International Journal of Palliative Care No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Weckmann, Michelle T.& Bay, Camden& Abu Ata, Nesrin& Morrison, R. Sean. Incidence and Cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients between the Ages of 18 and 56 : A Retrospective Chart Review. International Journal of Palliative Care. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455105
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455105