A research group is currently looking for volunteers with experience of delirium in palliative care. Volunteers could include: patients, family members, carers, healthcare professionals and researchers Continue reading
ANZSPM has received the following request from Dr AnnMarie Hosie, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, IMPACCT – Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation, University of Technology Sydney MEDICAL PRACTICE IN THE TREATMENT OF DELIRIUM You are invited to … Continue reading
We think delirium is a pretty big deal here at Palliverse, having devoted quite a few blog posts over the years to discussing this important issue in palliative care. Well, delirium will be the focus of the first session at the upcoming … Continue reading
Delirium is a favourite topic of ours at Palliverse – it is experienced by many people with palliative care needs, including at the end of life, and is often distressing to the person, their loved ones and health professionals providing … Continue reading
Delirium is a syndrome associated with a sudden change in a person’s mental function that interferes with their thinking and awareness. It is a common problem that confronts many patients, families and clinicians in the palliative care setting. Delirium usually develops … Continue reading
Meera Agar, University of Technology Sydney Delirium robs dying people of their autonomy, dignity and last conversations with loved ones, at a time when every moment is precious. Symptoms are highly distressing to experience and watch. Confusion, incoherent communication, poor … Continue reading
Here are the first ten tips that came to mind for the management of delirium in specialist palliative care.* Of course, there are many more to list. Please share your top tips in the comments.
Delirium is a common, distressing complication of life-limiting illness, yet poorly understood, often misdiagnosed and poorly managed. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) recently launched its Delirium Clinical Care Standard. I was fortunate to attend … Continue reading
In palliative care, delirium is everyone’s business. Anyone can get delirium if they are seriously ill. It is a distressing symptom – for the person with delirium, their loved ones and the professionals who care for them. Although it is … Continue reading
The Australasian Delirium Association is calling for Abstracts and Delegates to attend their annual conference, this year a 2-day Symposium relevant to all interested in improving recognition and treatment of delirium. Given that delirium is a significant issue in palliative … Continue reading
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