Diagnosis and management of delirium in hospital oncology services

The diagnosis of delirium in oncologic services is a challenge; nowadays, there is very little evidence-based information available to guide the medical personnel in the diagnosis and decision taking regarding delirium in the oncologic patient. This article provides an updated review of the literatu...

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Published in:Journal of geriatric oncology 2022-05, Vol.13 (4), p.462-468
Main Authors: Ramírez Zuluaga, Liliana Patricia, Ruano Restrepo, Mario Iván, Osorio Bermúdez, Juan David, Díaz Vallejo, Jhony Alejandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Delirium
Delirium - diagnosis
Delirium - etiology
Delirium - therapy
Hospital oncology services
Humans
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Oncology Service, Hospital
Prognosis
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Summary:The diagnosis of delirium in oncologic services is a challenge; nowadays, there is very little evidence-based information available to guide the medical personnel in the diagnosis and decision taking regarding delirium in the oncologic patient. This article provides an updated review of the literature with extensive information on delirium in patients with cancer; the subject includes its definition, clinical features, precipitating and triggering factors, the frequency of delirium in oncological patients, its consequences, its treatment, and prognosis.
ISSN:1879-4068
1879-4076
DOI:10.1016/j.jgo.2021.11.016