| Autor: |
Schultz M; Afdeling for Medicinske Sygdomme, ældresygdomme, Københavns Universitetshospital - Herlev og Gentofte., Jensen JR; Geriatrisk Afdeling, Aalborg Universitetshospital.; Ambulatorium for ældrepsykiatri, Brønderslev Psykiatriske Sygehus., Lembeck MA; Medicinsk Afdeling, Nykøbing Falster Sygehus., Vinding K; Diagnostisk Center, Odense Universitetshospital, Svendborg Sygehus., Carlsen TL; ældresygdomme (Geriatri), Slagelse Sygehus., Stabel S; Afdeling for Medicinske Sygdomme, ældresygdomme, Københavns Universitetshospital - Herlev og Gentofte., Svenningsen H; Sygeplejerskeuddannelsen Aarhus, VIA University College.; Forskningscenter for Sundhed og Velfærdsteknologi, VIA University College., Rosholm JU; Geriatrisk Afdeling G, Odense Universitetshospital.; Dansk Selskab for Geriatri., Pedersen H; Medicinsk Afdeling, Sjællands Universitetshospital, Køge. |
| Abstrakt: |
Delirium is common in hospitalized older adults. The condition is frequently not recognized, or managed appropriately, and has a poor prognosis. This review finds that a proactive multicomponent interdisciplinary non-farmacological approach can reduce incidence. Delirium is managed by identification of the condition, accurate diagnosis and treatment of the causes, and all other correctable contributing factors, using nonpharmacologic approaches. In some cases, and if required for patient safety, low doses of high-potency antipsychotic agents can be used, in lowest possible dose and for the shortest possible time. |
