NICE CG103 Delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management in hospital and long-term care

This NICE guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of delirium in adults was updated in January 2023. It covers delirium in hospital and in long-term residential care or nursing homes and also covers identifying those at risk in these settings and preventing onset.

The guideline makes eight recommendations covering the below:

• Think delirium
• Risk factor assessment
• Indicators of delirium: at presentation
• Preventing delirium
• Indicators of delirium: daily observations
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Treating delirium
• Information and support

The overall aim of the guideline is to improve diagnosis and reduce hospital stays/complications.

In January 2023 evidence was reviewed and new recommendations were made on assessing and diagnosing delirium.

For more information, please visit the NICE website.