Delirium in Hospitalised Patients A Study Of Clinical and Psychosocial Profiles
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Very few studies from India studied clinical & psychosocial factors affecting delirium and its symptomatology using DRSR98, associated etiologies, clinical outcomes. Method: 50 consecutive referrals of delirium were studied. Results: Mean age of sample was 45.38 years. 68% referrals from medical and allied branches with multifactorial etiology, 78% (39) hyperactive type and 32% (16) had past history of delirium. 74% had visual hallucinations, 46% illusions, and 64% delusions. On MMSE, 66% had significant cognitive impairment, screened positive on CAM. On DRSR98, 62% showed severity in the range of 24 to 31.
Authors and Affiliations
Krishna Sahithi . J, Manoj Kumar . P, Cuddapah Gaurav Venkat, Thota Rashmitha, Tam Tam. Bhavana
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