Delirium awareness and assessment in a district general hospital

IntroductionAims and objectivesMethodologyInterventionRe-audit findings and resultsConclusionReferences   Introduction Delirium is a state of mental confusion that can happen if you become medically unwell. It is also known as an €œacute confusional state.€1 It can be triggered by certain medications, surgical intervention or onset of an illness. Symptoms of delirium could start suddenly and settle as soon as the cause is identified and treated. This whole experience can be terrifying for a patient and their family, who are unable to comprehend the sudden change in the behaviour of their loved one.      Up to two-thirds of cases with delirium are missed or