Table 1. Means and Standard Deviation (SD) and Frequencies of Medical and Psychiatric History, Cognitive Functioning, & Medication History According to Delirium Diagnosis.
| + MDAS & + Documentation | + MDAS &—Documentation | - MDAS &—Documentation | - MDAS & + Documentation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total N = 266 | N = 6 | N = 13 | N = 237 | N = 10 |
| MDAS (Mean) (SD) | 10.5 (3.21) | 10.62 (2.66) | 2.74 (1.82) | 4.7 (2.45) |
| Medical history | ||||
| AACI1 (Mean)(SD) | 5.33 (1.63) | 9.54 (3.15) | 6.06 (2.7) | 7.8 (1.14) |
| Myocardial infarction | 0 (0%) | 3 (23.1%) | 28 (11.8%) | 1 (10%) |
| Congestive heart failure | 1 (16.7%) | 3 (23.1%) | 45 (19%) | 1 (10%) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 1 (16.7%) | 2 (15.4%) | 57 (24.1%) | 2 (20%) |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 1 (16.7%) | 6 (46.2%) | 49 (20.7%) | 2 (20%) |
| COPD2 | 0 (0%) | 8 (61.5%) | 79 (33.3%) | 3 (30%) |
| DM3 Uncomplicated | 1 (16.7%) | 2 (15.4%) | 64 (27%) | 1 (10%) |
| DM3 End-organ damage | 0 (0%) | 5 (38.5%) | 43 (18.1%) | 2 (20%) |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 (16.7%) | 6 (46.2%) | 41 (17.3%) | 2 (20%) |
| Solid tumor | 0 (0%) | 9 (69.2%) | 71 (30%) | 6 (60%) |
| Hypertension | 5 (83.3%) | 12 (92.3%) | 193 (81.4%) | 8 (80%) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 4 (66.7%) | 10 (76.9%) | 163 (68.8%) | 3 (30%) |
| Cancer | 0 (0%) | 8 (61.5%) | 70 (29.5%) | 6 (60%) |
| Hip fracture | 1 (16.7%) | 3 (23.1%) | 16 (6.8%) | 1 (10%) |
| Dementia | 3 (50%) | 4 (30.8%) | 9 (3.8%) | 1 (10%) |
| Previous delirium | 1 (16.7%) | 4 (30.8%) | 39 (16.5%) | 5 (50%) |
| Psychiatric history | ||||
| Mood disorder | 1 (16.7%) | 6 (46.2%) | 134 (56.5%) | 3 (30%) |
| PTSD4 | 1 (16.7%) | 4 (30.8%) | 50 (21.1%) | 2 (20%) |
| Serious mental illness | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 23 (9.7%) | 0 (0%) |
| Substance use disorder | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (38.5%) | 97 (40.9%) | 6 (60%) |
| Cognitive functioning | ||||
| ACE-R5 (Mean)(SD) | 44.8 (10.2) | 46.4 (14) | 80 (12.1) | 66.9 (15.4) |
| Medications | ||||
| Number medications (Mean)(SD) | 12 (5.29) | 13.8 (4.67) | 13.2 (4.94) | 12.9 (3.87) |
| ACB6 scale (Mean)(SD) | 2.5 (1.38) | 2.38 (1.76) | 2.61 (2) | 2.3 (1.42) |
| Narcotics | 2 (33.3%) | 7 (53.8%) | 181 (76.4%) | 6 (60%) |
| Benzodiazepines | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 36 (15.2%) | 1 (10%) |
| Antidepressants | 0 (0%) | 5 (38.5%) | 114 (48.1%) | 6 (60%) |
| Antipsychotics | 1 (16.7%) | 3 (23.1%) | 51 (21.5%) | 1 (10%) |
| Corticosteroids | 0 (0%) | 3 (23.1%) | 60 (25.3%) | 1 (10%) |
| Anticonvulsants | 2 (33.3%) | 6 (46.2%) | 94 (39.7%) | 2 (20%) |
1Age-Adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index
2Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3Diabetes mellitus
4Post-traumatic stress disorder
5Addenbrooke Cognitive Examination-Revised
6Anticholinergic Burden Scale