Table 3.

Key research questions to guide efforts for improved care of older adults with behavioral changes through improved identification and management of delirium.

Question 10	What are the barriers to diagnosis of delirium in the ED, and how can they be overcome?
Question 11	Is ED length of stay an independent risk factor for the development of delirium?
Question 12	Does ED length of stay contribute to worse morbidity and mortality or adverse medical events in older adults with delirium?
Question 13	What are the most effective non-pharmacologic interventions in the ED to manage or prevent delirium?
Question 14	Does having an ED pharmacist involved in patient care help reduce rates of delirium in the ED?

ED, emergency department.