Delirium in the Elderly: A Systematic Review of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatments
Dementia & Neuropsychologia
Cerveira, C. C. T., Pupo, C. C., et al. (2017).
Dementia & Neuropsychologia, 11(3), 270-275.
<div>This systematic review investigates the effects of various treatments on delirium duration in patients aged 60 and over. This article summary reports findings relevant to the scope of speech-language pathology. </div>
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<div>The data in this systematic review are included in another document which can be found in the Associated Article section below. </div>
From database inception to January 6, 2016
<div>Randomized and/or controlled trials</div>
10 (6 within scope)
<div>Multicomponent, non-pharmacological interventions generally had positive effects (e.g., improved functional status, reduced restraints, more rapid cognitive improvement) for older adults with delirium. While both pharmacological and multicomponent non-pharmacological interventions seem to reduce delirium duration, pharmacological interventions may be more effective in controlling symptoms such as agitation. </div>
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<div>Limitations to this review include a small number of included studies and heterogeneity between studies. Additional research is indicated. </div>
