A Secondary Analysis of the Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Psychiatric Referrals of Delirium in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India

Delirium is a prevalent and clinically diverse syndrome that affects a significant proportion of hospitalized patients. It is a multidimensional disorder impacting a range of populations. Physical and psychiatric comorbidities play an important role in prognosis. While psychotropic use may be helpful symptomatically, it is not associated with better outcomes. Treating the underlying cause remains of paramount importance.