Symptoms of depression and anxiety after delirium.
BACKGROUND
Delirium is a common problem in hospitalized patients.


OBJECTIVE
The author investigated the relationship between in-hospital delirium and subsequent depressive and anxiety symptoms.


METHODS
A literature search and review using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO was performed.


RESULTS
Eight studies were eligible. Five studies found significant associations between delirium episodes and subsequent symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.


CONCLUSIONS
Psychological distress is common after delirium, warranting comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Davydow
Dimitry S
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 356896, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. ddavydo1@u.washington.edu
D001007:Anxiety / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D003693:Delirium / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology*; D015995:Prevalence; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology