BACKGROUND Delirium is highly prevalent in critically ill patients. Its detection with valid
tools is crucial. OBJECTIVE To analyze the development and psychometric properties of …

Aims To evaluate the diagnostic test accuracy of the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale
through a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Design A systematic review with meta …

Abstract Study Objective The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of
postoperative delirium (POD) and the presence of previous conditions related to its …

Background Delirium is an acute disturbance characterized by fluctuating symptoms related
to attention, awareness and recognition. Especially for elderly patients, delirium is frequently …

Aims To synthesise the evidence on and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Nu‐
DESC and CAM in detecting postoperative delirium among hospitalised patients. Design …

Introdução: O delirium é uma síndrome neuropsiquiátrica transitória e flutuante, com início
súbito frequente nos doentes internados, em particular, na população geriátrica e paliativa …

Aims and objectives To explore nurse perceptions of the feasibility of integrating the Nursing
Delirium Screening Scale into practice within the inpatient palliative care setting …

Background Delirium is one of the most common complications among elderly hospitalized
patients, postoperative patients and patients on intensive care units with a prevalence …

Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute confusional state characterized by
changes in consciousness and cognition, which may be fluctuating, develo** in a small …

Objectives Delirium is most often reported as present or absent. Patients with symptoms
falling short of the diagnostic criteria for delirium fall into 'no delirium'or 'control'groups. This …