A new study that looked at possible improvements in post-acute care quality and outcomes following the 2014 Improving ...

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, ...

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

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

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 ...

A new study that looked at possible improvements in post-acute care quality and outcomes following the 2014 Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act found that delirium ...