NIDUS University is the one-stop shop for answers to “How To” questions! NIDUS University makes it easier to identify pertinent NIDUS resources relevant to common types of research queries/projects, by organizing our resources into frequently asked questions. All NIDUS University resources and materials were developed by delirium research experts.
- How do I use the NIDUS Research Hub?
The NIDUS Research Hub consists of two databases, the Delirium Research Hub and the Animal Models Hub, with completed or ongoing studies that include delirium as an outcome or predictor. We suggest reviewing the resources below to explore how you can use the NIDUS Research Hub.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Building Connections and Collaborations using the NIDUS Delirium Research Hub and Communication Site” Presented by: Sarinnapha (Fah) Vasunilashorn
- “Using NIDUS Research Hub for Developing Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses” Presented by: Esther Oh
Related Blogs
- “The NIDUS Delirium Research Hub,” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, MD, SM
Additional Resources
- How do I draft a career development grant or K-award?
A major goal of NIDUS is to provide mentorship and career development. We have compiled a list of resources specifically focused on career development.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “NIDUS Career Development Award Research Mentoring Session” Presented by: Tom Gill, Nicholas Reed and Esther Oh
- “Grantsmanship for New and Early-Stage Investigators” Presented by: Luci Roberts
- “Advice for Early-Stage Investigators” Presented by: Luci Roberts and Sue Zieman
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
Additional Resources
- How do I choose and use a delirium instrument for my study?
The NIDUS Measurement and Harmonization Core contains many useful tools focused on delirium assessment instruments, such as the delirium identification crosswalk, delirium severity crosswalk, delirium measurement info cards, delirium severity measures summary table, and delirium severity symptoms coverage table.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Optimizing Delirium Assessment in Research Proposals” Presented by: Rich Jones
- “Assessing Delirium: CAM, 3D-CAM, UB-CAM (lecture & workshop)” Presented by: Edward R. Marcantonio
- “Measurement of Delirium in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Rich Jones
- “Optimizing Delirium Research Methods in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Miles Berger
- “Standardization of Delirium Assessment in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Shih-Yin Lin
- “Optimizing Translational Delirium Research Methods in the Perioperative Setting” Presented by: Miles Berger
- “Core Outcomes Sets for Delirium Trials” Presented by: Louise Rose
Related Blogs
- “Update on the Ultra-Brief Confusion Assessment Method (UB-CAM)” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio and Donna Fick
- “What is the preferred delirium screening tool in the post-anesthetic care unit” written by: Rami Aldwikat, Elizabeth Manias, Alex Holmes, Emily Tomlinson, and Patricia Nicholson
- “New Systematic Review of Instruments for Identification of Delirium” written by: Benjamin Helfand
- “Screening for delirium with the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)” written by: Sharon Inouye, Rich Jones, and Edward R. Marcantonio
- “Delirium Severity: how do (or should) we conceptualize and measure it?” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “The Ultra-Brief Confusion Assessment Method (UB-CAM): A New Approach for Rapid Diagnosis of CAM-Defined Delirium” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, Donna Fick, Rich Jones, and Sharon Inouye
- “Systematic Review of Delirium Severity Measurement” written by: Heidi Lindroth
Additional Resources
- How do I write a paper, review a paper / write a grant, review a grant?
One of the major goals of conducting research is publishing your work. NIDUS has provided tips and tricks to successfully write and publish delirium research.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “How to Win Over Editors and Reviewers: Pearls from a Journal Editor” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “How to get Writing Done” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “Pearls from a Journal Editor” Presented by: Donna Fick
- “Writing and Publishing your Delirium Research: Practical Tips from an Editor” Slides Created by: Donna Fick
- “Being Truly Responsive: How to Win Over Your Reviewers” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “Tips on Poster/Slide Design” Presented by: Eva Zeisky
- “Responding to Grant/Manuscript Reviews” Presented by: Andy Auerbach
- “Methodological Considerations in Mentee Grant Proposals” Presented by: Thomas Travison
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
Additional Resources
- How do I prepare and apply for NIDUS LOI/Pilot Award?
The goals of the NIDUS Pilot Award program are to advance innovation in delirium research, facilitate collaborative research groups, and to promote junior investigators. NIDUS has compiled these resources with information about the Pilot Award program and how to apply!
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “The NIDUS Pilot Award Program: Stories of Success” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS Pilot Awards: Developing a Competitive LOI/Submitting a Successful Application” Presented by: Michael Avidan and Tammy Hshieh
- “Pilot Awards Info Session- November 3, 2023” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS II Pilot Award Letter of Intent Info Session, Part 1” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS II Letter of Intent Info Session, Part 2” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “The NIDUS Pilot Award Program: Opportunities for Junior Investigators” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “Successful Pilot Studies: More than a Smaller Version of a Study” Presented by: Nicholas Reed
Blogs from Past Pilot Awardees
- “The potential association between gut microbiota and delirium in acutely ill older adults: an important area for further investigation” written by: Flavia Barreto Garcez and Thiago Junqueira Avelino-Silva
- “Association between Symptom Domains of Delirium and Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “Studying Delirium in the Neurocritical Care Unit: Improving Detection and Outcomes in Patients with Stroke” written by: Michael Reznik
- “Life Changing: Early Delirium Identification and Intervention” written by: Kimberly Oosterhouse
- “Delirium Research Profile: Sangil Lee, MD”
- “Does Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Modify Delirium Severity and Hospital Outcomes?” written by: Tammy Hshieh
Additional Resources
- How to prepare, apply, and get the most out of Boot Camp?
The NIDUS annual Boot Camp mentors early-career researchers in an intensive three-day setting. The goal is to develop a multidisciplinary pipeline of well-trained translational, epidemiologic, and clinical delirium researchers. NIDUS has compiled these resources with information about the Boot Camp and how to apply!
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Value of Boot Camp from an Alum and Current Faculty” Presented by: John Devlin and Charles Adrian Austin
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
- “Partnering with Family in Delirium Research: Lessons Learned from a Boot Camp Alumni” Presented by: Kirsten Fiest
Additional Resources
- How can I use NIDUS resources to connect with research collaborators?
NIDUS has many resources to help you connect with research collaborators. One useful feature found in our Research Hubs are email addresses for investigators or other study contacts that can be used to reach out to them.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Building Connections and Collaborations using the NIDUS Delirium Research Hub and Communication Site” Presented by: Sarinnapha (Fah) Vasunilashorn
- “Opportunities for the Engagement with the American Delirium Society” Presented by: Esther Oh
Related Blogs
- “The NIDUS Delirium Research Hub,” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, MD, SM
Additional Resources
- How can I better understand the relationship between delirium and AD/ADRD?
One important area of delirium research is its intersection with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). NIDUS hosts webinars, posts blogs, and has a focus area for the pilot grant program on ADRD. A short reading list has been put together to help better understand this topic.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Biomarkers at the Interface of Delirium and Dementia” Presented by: Tamara Fong
- “Measuring Delirium in the Face of ADRD” Presented by: Rich Jones
Related Blogs
- “Postoperative Delirium and Long-Term Subjective Cognitive Decline After Cardiac Surgery” written by: Oluwaseun Johnson-Akeju, Henry Isaiah Dorr, and Ariel Mueller
- “The Trajectory of Cognitive Aging after Experiencing Postoperative Delirium” written by: Zachary Kunicki, Rich Jones, and Sharon Inouye
- “Postoperative Delirium and Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease: What We Know and What We Need to Know” written by: Sophia Wang
- “Association between Symptom Domains of Delirium and Outcomes in Hospitalised Adults” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “Frailty, Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction: Where is the Association?” written by: Elizabeth Mahanna-Gabrielli
- “Delirium, Dementia, and Adverse Outcomes” written by: Thiago Avelino-Silva and Flavia Garcez
- “Does Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Modify Delirium Severity and Hospital Outcomes?” Written by Tammy Hshieh
- “Interaction of Delirium and Dementia on Cognitive Decline” written by: Annie Racine
- “Connectivity and Plasticity: Two factors that may influence cognitive decline after delirium” written by: Annie Racine
Related Publications
- Steensma E, Zhou W, Ngo L, Gallagher J, Inouye S, Leslie D, Boltz M, Kolanowski A, Mion L, Marcantonio ER, Fick D. Ultra-brief Screeners for Detecting Delirium Superimposed on Dementia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2019; 20:1391-1396. PMC6825531.
- Schulman-Green D*, Hshieh T*, Adamis D, Avidan MS, Blazer DG, Fick DM, Oh E, Morandi A, Price C, Verghese J, Schmitt EM, Jones RN**, Inouye SK**. Domains of Delirium Severity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2022; 70:1495-1503. PMC9106827 (*co-first authors; **co-senior authors).
- Fong TG, Hshieh TT, Tabloski PA, Metzger ED, Arias F, Heintz HL, Patrick RE, Lapid MI, Schmitt EM, Harper DG, Forester BP, Inouye SK. Identifying delirium in persons with moderate or severe dementia: Review of challenges and an illustrative approach. J Am Geriatr Psychiatry. 2022; 30:1067-1078. PMID: 35581117.
- Fong TG and Inouye SK. The Inter-relationship between delirium and dementia and the importance of delirium prevention. Nat Rev Neurol. 2022; 18:579-596. PMC9415264.
- Fong TG, Davis D, Growdon ME, et al. The interface between delirium and dementia in elderly adults. Lancet Neurol. 2015;14(8):823-832. PMC4535349.
- Avelino-Silva TJ, Campora F, Curiati JA, Jacob-Filho W. Association between delirium superimposed on dementia and mortality in hospitalized older adults: A prospective cohort study. PLoS Med. 2017;14(3):e1002264. PMC5370103
- Morandi A, McCurley J, Vasilevskis EE, et al. Tools to detect delirium superimposed on dementia: a systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(11):2005-13. PMC3498536.
- How do I use the NIDUS Research Hub?
The NIDUS Research Hub consists of two databases, the Delirium Research Hub and the Animal Models Hub, with completed or ongoing studies that include delirium as an outcome or predictor. We suggest reviewing the resources below to explore how you can use the NIDUS Research Hub.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Building Connections and Collaborations using the NIDUS Delirium Research Hub and Communication Site” Presented by: Sarinnapha (Fah) Vasunilashorn
- “Using NIDUS Research Hub for Developing Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses” Presented by: Esther Oh
Related Blogs
- “The NIDUS Delirium Research Hub,” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, MD, SM
Additional Resources
- How do I draft a career development grant or K-award?
A major goal of NIDUS is to provide mentorship and career development. We have compiled a list of resources specifically focused on career development.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “NIDUS Career Development Award Research Mentoring Session” Presented by: Tom Gill, Nicholas Reed and Esther Oh
- “Grantsmanship for New and Early-Stage Investigators” Presented by: Luci Roberts
- “Advice for Early-Stage Investigators” Presented by: Luci Roberts and Sue Zieman
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
Additional Resources
- How do I choose and use a delirium instrument for my study?
The NIDUS Measurement and Harmonization Core contains many useful tools focused on delirium assessment instruments, such as the delirium identification crosswalk, delirium severity crosswalk, delirium measurement info cards, delirium severity measures summary table, and delirium severity symptoms coverage table.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Optimizing Delirium Assessment in Research Proposals” Presented by: Rich Jones
- “Assessing Delirium: CAM, 3D-CAM, UB-CAM (lecture & workshop)” Presented by: Edward R. Marcantonio
- “Measurement of Delirium in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Rich Jones
- “Optimizing Delirium Research Methods in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Miles Berger
- “Standardization of Delirium Assessment in Clinical Trials” Presented by: Shih-Yin Lin
- “Optimizing Translational Delirium Research Methods in the Perioperative Setting” Presented by: Miles Berger
- “Core Outcomes Sets for Delirium Trials” Presented by: Louise Rose
Related Blogs
- “Update on the Ultra-Brief Confusion Assessment Method (UB-CAM)” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio and Donna Fick
- “What is the preferred delirium screening tool in the post-anesthetic care unit” written by: Rami Aldwikat, Elizabeth Manias, Alex Holmes, Emily Tomlinson, and Patricia Nicholson
- “New Systematic Review of Instruments for Identification of Delirium” written by: Benjamin Helfand
- “Screening for delirium with the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)” written by: Sharon Inouye, Rich Jones, and Edward R. Marcantonio
- “Delirium Severity: how do (or should) we conceptualize and measure it?” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “The Ultra-Brief Confusion Assessment Method (UB-CAM): A New Approach for Rapid Diagnosis of CAM-Defined Delirium” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, Donna Fick, Rich Jones, and Sharon Inouye
- “Systematic Review of Delirium Severity Measurement” written by: Heidi Lindroth
Additional Resources
- How do I write a paper, review a paper / write a grant, review a grant?
One of the major goals of conducting research is publishing your work. NIDUS has provided tips and tricks to successfully write and publish delirium research.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “How to Win Over Editors and Reviewers: Pearls from a Journal Editor” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “How to get Writing Done” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “Pearls from a Journal Editor” Presented by: Donna Fick
- “Writing and Publishing your Delirium Research: Practical Tips from an Editor” Slides Created by: Donna Fick
- “Being Truly Responsive: How to Win Over Your Reviewers” Presented by: Sharon Inouye
- “Tips on Poster/Slide Design” Presented by: Eva Zeisky
- “Responding to Grant/Manuscript Reviews” Presented by: Andy Auerbach
- “Methodological Considerations in Mentee Grant Proposals” Presented by: Thomas Travison
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
Additional Resources
- How do I prepare and apply for NIDUS LOI/Pilot Award?
The goals of the NIDUS Pilot Award program are to advance innovation in delirium research, facilitate collaborative research groups, and to promote junior investigators. NIDUS has compiled these resources with information about the Pilot Award program and how to apply!
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “The NIDUS Pilot Award Program: Stories of Success” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS Pilot Awards: Developing a Competitive LOI/Submitting a Successful Application” Presented by: Michael Avidan and Tammy Hshieh
- “Pilot Awards Info Session- November 3, 2023” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS II Pilot Award Letter of Intent Info Session, Part 1” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “NIDUS II Letter of Intent Info Session, Part 2” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “The NIDUS Pilot Award Program: Opportunities for Junior Investigators” Presented by: Frederick Sieber
- “Successful Pilot Studies: More than a Smaller Version of a Study” Presented by: Nicholas Reed
Blogs from Past Pilot Awardees
- “The potential association between gut microbiota and delirium in acutely ill older adults: an important area for further investigation” written by: Flavia Barreto Garcez and Thiago Junqueira Avelino-Silva
- “Association between Symptom Domains of Delirium and Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “Studying Delirium in the Neurocritical Care Unit: Improving Detection and Outcomes in Patients with Stroke” written by: Michael Reznik
- “Life Changing: Early Delirium Identification and Intervention” written by: Kimberly Oosterhouse
- “Delirium Research Profile: Sangil Lee, MD”
- “Does Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Modify Delirium Severity and Hospital Outcomes?” written by: Tammy Hshieh
Additional Resources
- How to prepare, apply, and get the most out of Boot Camp?
The NIDUS annual Boot Camp mentors early-career researchers in an intensive three-day setting. The goal is to develop a multidisciplinary pipeline of well-trained translational, epidemiologic, and clinical delirium researchers. NIDUS has compiled these resources with information about the Boot Camp and how to apply!
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Value of Boot Camp from an Alum and Current Faculty” Presented by: John Devlin and Charles Adrian Austin
- “The Art of Grant Reviewing” Slides created by: Donna Fick
- “Partnering with Family in Delirium Research: Lessons Learned from a Boot Camp Alumni” Presented by: Kirsten Fiest
Additional Resources
- How can I use NIDUS resources to connect with research collaborators?
NIDUS has many resources to help you connect with research collaborators. One useful feature found in our Research Hubs are email addresses for investigators or other study contacts that can be used to reach out to them.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Building Connections and Collaborations using the NIDUS Delirium Research Hub and Communication Site” Presented by: Sarinnapha (Fah) Vasunilashorn
- “Opportunities for the Engagement with the American Delirium Society” Presented by: Esther Oh
Related Blogs
- “The NIDUS Delirium Research Hub,” written by: Edward R. Marcantonio, MD, SM
Additional Resources
- How can I better understand the relationship between delirium and AD/ADRD?
One important area of delirium research is its intersection with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). NIDUS hosts webinars, posts blogs, and has a focus area for the pilot grant program on ADRD. A short reading list has been put together to help better understand this topic.
Related Webinars and Past Boot Camp Lectures
- “Biomarkers at the Interface of Delirium and Dementia” Presented by: Tamara Fong
- “Measuring Delirium in the Face of ADRD” Presented by: Rich Jones
Related Blogs
- “Postoperative Delirium and Long-Term Subjective Cognitive Decline After Cardiac Surgery” written by: Oluwaseun Johnson-Akeju, Henry Isaiah Dorr, and Ariel Mueller
- “The Trajectory of Cognitive Aging after Experiencing Postoperative Delirium” written by: Zachary Kunicki, Rich Jones, and Sharon Inouye
- “Postoperative Delirium and Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease: What We Know and What We Need to Know” written by: Sophia Wang
- “Association between Symptom Domains of Delirium and Outcomes in Hospitalised Adults” written by: Zoe Tieges
- “Frailty, Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction: Where is the Association?” written by: Elizabeth Mahanna-Gabrielli
- “Delirium, Dementia, and Adverse Outcomes” written by: Thiago Avelino-Silva and Flavia Garcez
- “Does Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Modify Delirium Severity and Hospital Outcomes?” Written by Tammy Hshieh
- “Interaction of Delirium and Dementia on Cognitive Decline” written by: Annie Racine
- “Connectivity and Plasticity: Two factors that may influence cognitive decline after delirium” written by: Annie Racine
Related Publications
- Steensma E, Zhou W, Ngo L, Gallagher J, Inouye S, Leslie D, Boltz M, Kolanowski A, Mion L, Marcantonio ER, Fick D. Ultra-brief Screeners for Detecting Delirium Superimposed on Dementia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2019; 20:1391-1396. PMC6825531.
- Schulman-Green D*, Hshieh T*, Adamis D, Avidan MS, Blazer DG, Fick DM, Oh E, Morandi A, Price C, Verghese J, Schmitt EM, Jones RN**, Inouye SK**. Domains of Delirium Severity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2022; 70:1495-1503. PMC9106827 (*co-first authors; **co-senior authors).
- Fong TG, Hshieh TT, Tabloski PA, Metzger ED, Arias F, Heintz HL, Patrick RE, Lapid MI, Schmitt EM, Harper DG, Forester BP, Inouye SK. Identifying delirium in persons with moderate or severe dementia: Review of challenges and an illustrative approach. J Am Geriatr Psychiatry. 2022; 30:1067-1078. PMID: 35581117.
- Fong TG and Inouye SK. The Inter-relationship between delirium and dementia and the importance of delirium prevention. Nat Rev Neurol. 2022; 18:579-596. PMC9415264.
- Fong TG, Davis D, Growdon ME, et al. The interface between delirium and dementia in elderly adults. Lancet Neurol. 2015;14(8):823-832. PMC4535349.
- Avelino-Silva TJ, Campora F, Curiati JA, Jacob-Filho W. Association between delirium superimposed on dementia and mortality in hospitalized older adults: A prospective cohort study. PLoS Med. 2017;14(3):e1002264. PMC5370103
- Morandi A, McCurley J, Vasilevskis EE, et al. Tools to detect delirium superimposed on dementia: a systematic review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(11):2005-13. PMC3498536.
More Information on NIDUS Resources
Our website contains extensive resources across the four NIDUS Cores: Delirium Research Core, Measurement and Harmonization Core, Pilot and Exploration Core, and Career Development and Outreach Core. These resources have been made specifically for delirium researchers, no matter the type of research being planned or the clinical setting where it is being conducted.
Feel free to peruse our NIDUS Resource Glossary for descriptions of the types of resources NIDUS offers.
Additional Delirium Resources
We've compiled a list of additional resources related to delirium research, treatment, and care. To suggest additional delirium-related resources that may be helpful, please submit these via our contact page. A variety of health and research organizations prepared the information on the following sites. As such, the information contained therein does not necessarily reflect the views of NIDUS.