title: Inspiring colleagues to learn about delirium.
abstract: According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), hospitalised patients with delirium can die within a year of diagnosis. Delirium can occur in about 83% of patients in intensive care. It is an independent predictor of mortality, hospital readmissions and reduced quality of life.
authors: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
authors: Siby
authors: S
authors: Sikhamoni
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007858:Learning; D011788:Quality of Life; D006113:United Kingdom