Delirium: Understanding Attitudes & Care Approaches
Introduction to Delirium and Attitudinal Context Delirium represents an acute, fluctuating disturbance of attention and cognition, typically caused by underlying medical conditions, drug intoxication, or withdrawal. Despite its high prevalence—especially among hospitalized elderly patients and those in critical care settings—attitudes toward this condition often lag behind current medical understanding. These attitudes, held by clinicians, patients, […]