DIAGNOSTIC DIFFICULTY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AHEAD OF DELIRIUM: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Delirium is a neurological disorder manifested by patients who are hospitalized. It is a syndrome characterized as acute disorder of attention and cognitive function. This study aimed to identify the difficulties in the literature in the early diagnosis of the patient with delirium, and what are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Revista Saúde.com |
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| Online Access: | http://www.uesb.br/revista/rsc/ojs/index.php/rsc/article/view/205/240 |
| Summary: | Delirium is a neurological disorder manifested by patients who are
hospitalized. It is a syndrome characterized as acute disorder of
attention and cognitive function. This study aimed to identify the
difficulties in the literature in the early diagnosis of the patient with
delirium, and what are the behaviors performed by health
professionals when the diagnosis is made. For data collection, used the literature review, by reviewing the database of the Virtual Health Library during the first half of 2010, using descriptors standards. The results denote that sometimes this disorder is not recognized properly and timely treatment. Another relevant factor is found the prevalence of several risk in hospitalized elderly. We believe that patients in delirium should be constantly evaluated, even if not to make complaints, as this disorder is swinging and can not be diagnosed in the first sessions. We consider it important to continue the training of interdisciplinary team to complete the diagnosis.
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| ISSN: | 1809-0761 1809-0761 |