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The overlooked danger of delirium in hospitals.
Boodman SG. The Atlantic. June 7, 2015.
Delirium is a common unintended consequence of hospitalization, most often following a surgical procedure. This magazine article discusses characteristics of the condition, contributing factors, challenges to diagnosing it, and strategies to reduce its incidence. A previous AHRQ WebM&M commentary describes the key diagnostic differences between delirium and dementia.
Journal Article > Review
In-facility delirium programs as a patient safety strategy: a systematic review.
Reston JT, Schoelles KM. Ann Intern Med. 2013;158(5 Pt 2):375-380.
Several types of interventions are effective at preventing the development of delirium in hospitalized patients, according to this review conducted as part of the AHRQ Making Health Care Safer II report. Key components of successful interventions included pain management, sleep enhancement, and early mobilization and nutrition. The consequences of a missed delirium diagnosis are discussed in an AHRQ WebM&M commentary.
Journal Article > Study
Effect of a pharmacist-led multicomponent intervention focusing on the medication monitoring phase to prevent potential adverse drug events in nursing homes.
Lapane KL, Hughes CM, Daiello LA, Cameron KA, Feinberg J. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59:1238-1245.
An information technology–based intervention, which identified nursing home patients at high risk for adverse drug events and recommended customized management strategies, successfully reduced the risk of delirium.
Journal Article > Study
In-home medication reviews: a novel approach to improving patient care through coordination of care.
Willis JS, Hoy RH, Jenkins WD. J Community Health. 2011;36:1027-1031.
This study found that trained undergraduate student volunteers were able to complete important medication reviews for patients as part of an in-home outreach program.
Journal Article > Study
Reducing iatrogenic risks: ICU–acquired delirium and weakness—crossing the quality chasm.
Vasilevskis EE, Ely EW, Speroff T, Pun BT, Boehm L, Dittus RS. Chest. 2010;138:1224-1233.
This commentary presents a structured approach to identifying and preventing two common complications of intensive care, delirium and critical illness myopathy.
Journal Article > Study
Chronic kidney disease adversely influences patient safety.
Seliger SL, Zhan M, Hsu VD, Walker LD, Fink JC. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008;19:2414-2419.
This study found that patients with chronic kidney disease experienced more hospital adverse events as measured by AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs). Similar to past research, the findings highlight the potential for specific preventive strategies that may benefit this patient population.
Journal Article > Commentary
Iatrogenic delirium and coma: a "near miss."
Dunn WF, Adams SC, Adams RW. Chest. 2008;133:1217-1220.
This case report describes how diagnostic and medication errors led to a temporary coma. The article features the views of both the patient and her husband, and an accompanying editorial discusses disclosing errors to patients.