Malissa Mulkey, PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders-Version 5 (DSM-V) delirium is defined as encompassing a reduction in attention, impairment in both cognition and memory and awareness.1 Historically, due to the high prevalence in the intensive care setting, […]
Every other month, the Delirium Research Hub selects an investigator and research study included in the Delirium Research Hub to feature as a Spotlight Investigator. This month, we are featuring Dr. Eyal Kimchi, MD, PhD for his study “Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Delirium Electroencephalography (EEG) Study.” This study investigates EEGs, a promising biomarker that has […]
Delirium¹ – a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment – is a costly and common condition. Though delirium can affect anyone, it is most prevalent in the elderly, affecting up to 50% of hospitalized seniors. However, it is not yet known why some individuals develop […]