The Trajectory and Influencing Factors of Cognitive Level in ICU Delirium Patients After Transfer Out of the ICU

Launched by ZUNYI MEDICAL COLLEGE · Nov 3, 2024

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A prospective longitudinal cohort study will be conducted in the ICU of a tertiary grade-A hospital in Guizhou Province. The study aims to recruit 240 patients diagnosed with ICU delirium, who were carefully selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria (Inclusion and exclusion criteria were as follows). The study is anticipated to commence in September 2024 and conclude in May 2026.

The inclusion criteria are:

1. Patients diagnosed with delirium by Confusion Assessment Model for Intensive Care Unit.
2. Age ≥ 18 years old.
3. Length of stay in ICU ≥24h.
4. Patients were ab...

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Eligibility criteria

• The inclusion criteria are:
• • 1. Patients diagnosed with delirium by CAM-ICU.
• • 2. Age ≥ 18 years old.
• • 3. Length of stay in ICU ≥24h.
• • 4. Patients were able to complete the questionnaire by themselves or with the cooperation of their family members.
• • 5. Patients or family members gave informed consent and participated in the survey voluntarily.
• The exclusion criteria are:
• • 1. Previously diagnosed with dementia.
• • 2. Mental illness or history of mental illness.
• • 3. Suffering from traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disease, stroke, cranial surgery, intracranial infections, and other conditions that may affect cognitive function.
• • 4. Presence of visual, hearing or communication impairments.