Cognitive stimulation and occupational therapy for delirium prevention

Delirium is a relevant condition in critically ill patients with long-term impacts on mortality, cognitive and functional status and quality of life. Despite the progress in its diagnosis, prevention and management during the last years, its impact persists being relevant, so new preventive and ther...

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Published in:	Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 248 - 252
Main Authors:	Tobar, Eduardo, Alvarez, Evelyn, Garrido, Maricel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira - AMIB 01-04-2017
Subjects:	Cognition - physiology Critical Illness - psychology Delirium - prevention & control Humans Occupational Therapy - methods Quality of Life Review
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Summary:	Delirium is a relevant condition in critically ill patients with long-term impacts on mortality, cognitive and functional status and quality of life. Despite the progress in its diagnosis, prevention and management during the last years, its impact persists being relevant, so new preventive and therapeutic strategies need to be explored. Among non-pharmacologic preventive strategies, recent reports suggest a role for occupational therapy through a series of interventions that may impact the development of delirium. The aim of this review is to evaluate the studies evaluating the role of occupational therapy in the prevention of delirium in critically ill patient populations, and suggests perspectives to future research in this area.
ISSN:	0103-507X 1982-4335
DOI:	10.5935/0103-507x.20170034