The PREvention Program for Alzheimer's RElated Delirium (PREPARED) cluster randomized trial: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among older people admitted to both acute and long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Multicomponent interventions have been shown to reduce delirium incidence in the acute care setting (30-73%) by acting on modifiable risk factors. Little work, however, has focused on using this approach to reduce delirium incidence in LTCFs.

Methods

The objective is to assess the effectiveness of the multicomponent PREPARED Trial intervention in reducing the following primary outcomes: incidence, severity, duration, and frequency of delirium episodes in cognitively impaired residents. This 4-year, parallel-design, cluster randomized study will involve nursing staff and residents in 45-50 LTCFs in Montreal, Canada. Participati

SUBMITTER: Wilchesky M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8594158 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature