Delirium optimization with volunteer engagement (DOVE): a retrospective study
In-hospital delirium occurrence was ∼10% lower among DOVE cohort patients. This humanities-based intervention offers a feasible strategy, particularly during times of staffing shortages, and should be considered for broader implementation across healthcare institutions.
Authors
- Stephanie Chambers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4158-268X)
- Ray Boyapati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9683-8411)
- Wyatt W. Pruter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4647-0476)
- Kevin Webb
- Sandeep R. Pagali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0838-1026)
- Karen M. Fischer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5037-6100)
- Laura M Kaster
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Gerontologist
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf243
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00