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Functional and cognitive outcomes after COVID-19 delirium

2020-06-09 geriatric medicine Title + abstract only
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PurposeTo ascertain delirium prevalence and outcomes in COVID-19. MethodsWe conducted a point-prevalence study in a cohort of COVID-19 inpatients at University College Hospital. Delirium was defined by DSM-IV criteria. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality at 4 weeks; secondary outcomes were physical and cognitive function. ResultsIn 71 patients, 31 (42%) had delirium, of which only 19 had been recognised by the clinical team. At 4 weeks, 20 (28%) had died, 26 (36%) were interviewed by t...

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