Influence of preexisting cognitive deficits on symptom profile and motoric subtypes of delirium

Abstract

Aim: To compare the symptom profile of patients with delirium without preexisting cognitive deficits and those experiencing delirium in the background of preexisting cognitive deficits. Materials and Methods: A total of 107 patients aged ≥60 years with diagnosis of delirium as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, IV text revision criteria were evaluated on Short Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (Short IQCODE), Delirium Rating Scale Revised 98 version (DRS-R98), amended delirium motor symptom scale, and delirium etiology checklist and risk factor checklist. On the basis of short IQCODE score, the study sample was divided into those with (≥3.5) and without cognitive deficits and were compared for the symptom profile, motor subtype, risk factors, and etiologies. Results: Based on the short IQCODE scores, the patients were divided into those with (≥3.5) and without cognitive deficits ( Conclusion: There is no difference in the symptom profile of those with and without preexisting cognitive deficits.