Summary
A systematic review of delirium prediction models of relevance to older adults (those over years of age), for use in acute hospital settings, identified variable and typically inadequate predictive capabilities.
“ …future models should consider using standard variables and definitions to work towards a prediction tool that is generalisable… ”. p.20.
Reference
Lindroth, H. Bratzke, L. [and] Purvis, S. [et al] (2018). Systematic review of prediction models for delirium in the older adult inpatient. BMJ Open. April 2018; 8(4): e019223.
