The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Hallway nights not linked to delirium or severe agitation
Among patients aged 65 and older, delirium or severe agitation occurred in 13% in hallways versus 9% in rooms, but adjustment found no association.Among patients aged 65 and older, delirium or severe agitation occurred in 13% in hallways versus 9% in rooms, but adjustment found no association.
Cohort · 8,576 peopleDelirium
Who was studied8,576 patients aged 65 and older, against patients in ED rooms
What changedAfter adjustment, delirium or severe agitation did not differ between hallway and room patients (odds ratio 1.06)
The catchDelirium was not routinely screened for, so the composite could misclassify cases