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KMID : 0607520080160020075
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Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2008 Volume.16 No. 2 p.75 ~ p.80
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Psychosomatic Intervention of Delirium
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Kim Byung-Su
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Abstract
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Delirium independently contributes to poor outcomes including prolonged hospital stays and increased risk of mortality. The reported prevalence of delirium in variety of medical and surgical hospital settings is from 15% to 70% ; delirium is, therefore, one of major reason for consultation that is required for psychosomatic interventions. This article reviews the psychosomatic interventions to treat delirium including 1) identification of risk factors and precipitating causes ; 2) non-pharmacological interventions, such as modifying treatment environment and educating patient’s family and care-giver ; and 3) pharmacological approaches to control the various symptoms that are frequently presenting with delirium.
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KEYWORD
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Delirium, Psychosomatic Intervention
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