Does delirium require hospitalization?

Does delirium require hospitalization?

In some cases, the person is in the hospital when they develop delirium. If they are not, they will most likely need hospitalization. In a hospital setting, providers can monitor them and keep them from injuring themselves or others.

Providers try to identify the cause of delirium quickly to get the patient treatment as fast as possible. Once providers identify and treat the reason, they can often reverse the delirium.

A team of multiple providers can help give the best care. It’s important to prevent related problems such as undernutrition and incontinence. A care team may include a:

• Physician, nurse practitioner and/or physician’s assistant.
• Physical therapist.
• Occupational therapist.
• Nurse.
• Social worker.