Delirium can be safely managed in the community through implementation of a community toolkit: a proof-of-concept pilot study

Emma Vardy; Siriol Roberts; Helen Pratt

doi:10.7861/fhj.2021-0157

Delirium can be safely managed in the community through implementation of a community toolkit: a proof-of-concept pilot study

Future Healthc J. 2022 Mar;9(1):83-86. doi: 10.7861/fhj.2021-0157.

Authors

Emma Vardy¹, Siriol Roberts², Helen Pratt³

Affiliations

¹ Salford Care Organisation, Salford, UK and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester, Manchester, UK.
² Bolton Royal Hospital, Bolton, UK.
³ Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, Manchester, UK.

Abstract

Delirium is an acute confusional state due to physical illness and is a frequent cause of hospital admission. In this article, we describe the development and outcomes for a community delirium toolkit pilot across Greater Manchester during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conclude that delirium can be safely managed in the community by using a toolkit that incorporates structured assessment and management. Carers and patients benefited from the use of a co-designed information leaflet.

Keywords: assessment; community; delirium; management; pilot.

Publication types

Case Reports