Delirium in Palliative Care

Delirium, a widespread neuropsychiatric disorder in patients with terminal diseases, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, profoundly impacting patients, their families, and caregivers. Although frequently missed, the effective recognition of delirium demands attention and commitment...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cancers Jg. 13; H. 23; S. 5893
Hauptverfasser: Bramati, Patricia, Bruera, Eduardo
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Basel MDPI AG 23.11.2021
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Schlagworte:
Cancer
Clinical medicine
Delirium
Epidemiology
Mental disorders
Morbidity
Palliation
Palliative care
Patients
Review
ISSN:2072-6694, 2072-6694
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Zusammenfassung:Delirium, a widespread neuropsychiatric disorder in patients with terminal diseases, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, profoundly impacting patients, their families, and caregivers. Although frequently missed, the effective recognition of delirium demands attention and commitment. Reversibility is frequently not achievable. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions are commonly used but largely unproven. Palliative sedation, although controversial, should be considered for refractory delirium. Psychological assistance should be available to patients and their families at all times.
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ISSN:2072-6694
2072-6694
DOI:10.3390/cancers13235893