Incidence and predictors of delirium in patients admitted to intensive care unit at comprehensive specialised hospitals in Amhara region, northwest Ethiopia: a multicentre prospective observational study
In the present study, more than one-third of patients developed delirium. Pain, mechanical ventilation, age 65 or older and agitation (RASS≥1) were significantly associated with delirium occurrence. To reduce the incidence of delirium, the current study recommends treating or preventing pain and agitation. Additionally, special attention should be given to patients receiving mechanical ventilation and those aged 65 or older during care.
Authors
- Molla Amsalu Tadesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0266-5708)
- Diriba Teshome (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5449-5262)
- Yewlsew Fentie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2672-5002)
- Biruk Demissie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0708-4891)
- Kumlachew Geta Belete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5881-1285)
- Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8401-309X)
- Belayneh Dessie Kassa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9952-0070)
- Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3584-4545)
- Getachew Mekete Diress (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1463-3222)
- Abere Gebru Abuhay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8452-3436)
- Habtie Bantider Wubet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7827-1416)
- Temesgen Brilie Asmare
- Amanu Addis Melesew
- Walelign Asmie Afework (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8839-8963)
- Daniel Getaneh Demite
- Kaletsidk Dessalegn Mossie
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103581
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55