Delirium is common in palliative care. A 21 question online anonymous survey was emailed to APPM members in current clinical practice (n=859) asking about delirium assessment, management and research priorities. The response rate was 39%. Delirium guidelines were used by some: 42% used local guidelines but 38% used none. The survey showed delirium screening on admission is suboptimal, with most specialists using antipsychotics in combination with non-pharmacological interventions. More support is required for family members along with clinical trials in view of the variation in management.
Boland, J. W. 2019. Delirium management by palliative medicine specialists: a survey from the association for palliative medicine of Great Britain and Ireland. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, March 2019 - online p 1-8.
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