The prognostic validity of delirium severity as measured by Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOS scale) on adverse outcomes

CONCLUSION: Delirium severity as measured by DOS scale may be useful in predicting delirium duration and decline in mobility and function on discharge. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish if this finding can be replicated and whether delirium severity predicts additional adverse outcomes. Measuring delirium severity at diagnosis may be useful for communicating prognostic information to family members and setting expectations and treatment goals.PMID:38184824 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13263

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 7, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elyshia Ann Gray Champa Ranasinghe Hui-Shan Lin Source Type: research