OBJECTIVE: To determine if family caregiver involvement in interventions with patients with delirium improves patient outcomes. METHODS: A search of three databases (Medline-Ovid, CINAHL and Embase) was conducted. Eligibility criteria included adult patients and involvement of family caregivers in any delirium intervention. Data were extracted from each study (determined by PEDro scale) using a customised form. A meta-analysis was undertaken which compared the length of hospital stay and duration of delirium. PROSPERO registration number is CRD42017077650. RESULTS: Five studies involving 505 participants published over a 5-year period were suitable for inclusion. Low-level evidence demonstrated family caregiver involvement may reduce caregiver's anxiety and hospital staff viewed administration of education to family caregivers as efficient. Meta-analysis suggested family interventions reduce length of hospital stay for patients with delirium. It remains unclear if it affects the duration of delirium. CONCLUSION: Family caregivers providing interventions to patients with delirium can improve patient outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if family caregiver involvement in interventions with patients with delirium improves patient outcomes. METHODS: A search of three databases (Medline-Ovid, CINAHL and Embase) was conducted. Eligibility criteria included adult patients and involvement of family caregivers in any delirium intervention. Data were extracted from each study (determined by PEDro scale) using a customised form. A meta-analysis was undertaken which compared the length of hospital stay and duration of delirium. PROSPERO registration number is CRD42017077650. RESULTS: Five studies involving 505 participants published over a 5-year period were suitable for inclusion. Low-level evidence demonstrated family caregiver involvement may reduce caregiver's anxiety and hospital staff viewed administration of education to family caregivers as efficient. Meta-analysis suggested family interventions reduce length of hospital stay for patients with delirium. It remains unclear if it affects the duration of delirium. CONCLUSION: Family caregivers providing interventions to patients with delirium can improve patient outcomes.
Authors: Karla D Krewulak; Margaret J Bull; E Wesley Ely; Henry T Stelfox; Kirsten M Fiest Journal: BMC Health Serv Res Date: 2020-02-14 Impact factor: 2.655
Authors: Christina Aggar; Alison Craswell; Kasia Bail; Roslyn M Compton; Khoka Hamiduzzaman; Golam Sorwar; Mark Hughes; Jennene Greenhill; Lucy Shinners; James R Baker Journal: Lancet Reg Health West Pac Date: 2022-09-15