N Zoremba1. 1. Klinik für Anästhesiologie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Sankt Elisabeth Hospital Gütersloh, Stadtring Kattenstroth 130, 33332, Gütersloh, Deutschland. norbert.zoremba@sankt-elisabeth-hospital.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are used in the prevention and therapy of delirium. OBJECTIVES: Investigation of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapy options. METHODS: Analysis of review articles and studies in order to make recommendations for the clinical practice. RESULTS: Reorientation, promotion of mental activities, adequate communication, early physiotherapy and avoidance of both polypharmacy and sleep deprivation have a high impact on the prevention and therapy of delirium. CONCLUSION: Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are very important in the prevention and therapy of delirium.
BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are used in the prevention and therapy of delirium. OBJECTIVES: Investigation of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapy options. METHODS: Analysis of review articles and studies in order to make recommendations for the clinical practice. RESULTS: Reorientation, promotion of mental activities, adequate communication, early physiotherapy and avoidance of both polypharmacy and sleep deprivation have a high impact on the prevention and therapy of delirium. CONCLUSION: Non-pharmacological intervention strategies are very important in the prevention and therapy of delirium.
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Keywords:
Physiotherapy; Polypharmacy; Prevention and control; Reorientation; Sleep deprivation
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