Management of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients at the End-of-Life - Abstract
Background: While many patients hope to die at home, many die in hospitals. Patients die with unrecognized and untreated delirium.
Objective: This study examines the prevalence and treatment of delirium in hospitalized patients at the end-of-life. Examining these practices will inform quality improvement strategies to enable us to meet the needs of patients dying in the hospital.
Methods: Retrospective chart review of deaths at tertiary care hospital over a 6 month period evaluated presence of delirium, treatment orders, as well as presence of palliative care consultation.