NCT03360474

Implementation of a Delirium Screening

The Implementation of a Delirium Screening and Intervention Protocol for Critically Ill Patients

• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 0 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Miami · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this project is to improve patient outcomes in individuals affected by cancer, through the implementation of a delirium screening and treatment protocol in the ICU setting. The hypothesis is that patients who receive an accurate and early diagnosis of delirium coupled with a standardized intervention protocol will demonstrate improved patient outcomes as evidenced by fewer days spent in the ICU, fewer days spent in the hospital (overall length of stay) and the need for less sedative medication throughout their ICU stay as compared to patient data prior to the implementation of a delirium protocol.

Conditions

• Delirium
• Cancer
• Bone Marrow Ablation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Delirium Screen	Patients who screen positive for delirium will be assessed for pain, electrolyte imbalances,infection, the use of deliriogenic medications and any issues will be resolved. Those with persistent delirium following all other intervention will be treated with antipsychotic medication.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-06-01
• Primary completion: 2018-08-01
• Completion: 2018-12-01
• First posted: 2017-12-04
• Last updated: 2018-05-31