Finding ways to screen older adults for delirium in emergency departments
Identifying Implementation Strategies for Emergency Department (ED) Delirium Screening in Older Adults
This study is looking at how to better spot delirium in older adults who come to the emergency room, by talking to doctors and watching how things work, so we can find ways to make it easier to recognize and help those patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10704121 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively implement delirium screening for older adults in emergency departments, where the condition often goes undetected. By conducting interviews with clinicians and observing practices in a busy urban emergency department, the study aims to identify barriers and facilitators to screening. The goal is to develop strategies that can be integrated into the fast-paced environment of emergency care, ultimately improving the recognition and management of delirium in older patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who present to emergency departments and may be at risk for delirium.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger or do not present to emergency departments will likely not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better detection and treatment of delirium in older adults, improving their health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing screening protocols in emergency settings can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chary, Anita — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chary, Anita
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.