The prevalence of delirium upon resident admission to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) fell after the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act was passed in 2014. Still, ...

Early psychiatric intervention and enhanced staff training are two major keys for long-term care providers' behavioral interventions.

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Delirium is a sudden change in how a person thinks, making them feel confused or ...

Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone’s ...

These aren’t usually enough to cause delirium by themselves. However, they do make it more likely. They also make it harder for the brain to recover quickly. With the right care, delirium can often be ...

Delirium is a serious condition that causes confusion and disorientation. It can come on suddenly and may be triggered by ...

If any of these changes occur, an assessment from a health or social care practitioner should be requested. If the assessment indicates delirium, a healthcare professional with the relevant expertise ...

More information: Diana C. Anderson et al, Windows in the ICU and Postoperative Delirium: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Critical Care Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006557 Provided by ...

Follow-up: The presence of delirium as indicated by the algorithm, warrants prompt intervention to identify and treat underlying causes and provide supportive care. Vigilant efforts need to ...