Non-pharmacological interventions for managing acute pain and delirium in hospitalized older patients: a systematic review
Non-pharmacological interventions are effective in reducing acute pain and anxiety among older inpatients, with some showing promise in delirium prevention. However, the variability in intervention types and study quality highlights the need for standardized protocols and further research.
Authors
- Fatemeh Dehghan
- Mahlagha Dehghan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4205-829X)
- Peiman Prandeh Afshar
- Eied Saber Alamain Ali
Institutions
- Razi University (IR)
- Qatar Airways (Qatar) (QA)
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06764-1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00