A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Delirium Recovery Interventions.
Amy Montgomery, Kimberley Campbell, Sara-Jane Roberts et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated nonpharmacologic delirium recovery interventions in adults with ongoing delirium. It assessed reporting completeness, intervention effectiveness, and recovery domains. The review included 11 studies and found that while intervention fidelity was high, emotional recovery and long-term outcomes were inadequately addressed, highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.
Key findings
- Over half of the studies were conducted during acute hospital admissions.
- Only one study continued interventions into the participant's home post-discharge.
- Few interventions targeted emotional recovery from delirium.
- Long-term follow-up was limited across the studies.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of delirium recovery interventions is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Clinicians need to be aware of the limitations in current interventions, particularly regarding emotional recovery and long-term follow-up, to better support patients post-delirium.