Delirium characteristics of adults aged ≥ 65 years admitted to acute care hospital with COVID-19
| Characteristic | No. (%) of patients* n = 497 | No. (%) of records missing n = 497 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr, median (IQR) | 82.0 (74.0–89.0) | 0 |
| Female | 220 (44.3) | 0 |
| History of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia | 110 (22.1) | 14 (2.8) |
| Motor subtype | 13 (2.6) | |
| Hyperactive | 142 (28.6) | – |
| Hypoactive | 182 (36.6) | – |
| Mixed | 83 (16.7) | – |
| No subtype | 84 (16.9) | – |
| Evidence of agitation | 283 (56.9) | 9 (1.8) |
| Use of restraints | 184 (37.0) | 7 (1.4) |
| Use of any sedating medication | 335 (67.4) | 22 (4.4) |
| Use of antipsychotics | 266 (53.5) | 13 (2.6) |
| Use of benzodiazepines | 154 (31.0) | 11 (2.2) |
| Presence of family or caregivers in person | 101 (20.3) | 16 (3.2) |
| Use of virtual technology for family or caregivers who could not be present in person | 278 (55.9) | 21 (4.2) |
Note: IQR = interquartile range.
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.