American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Delirium on Physical Function in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery Patients.
The effect of delirium on physical function in patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic surgery has not been well described and may differ from that in other surgical populations. ⋯ Postoperative delirium was not associated with change in muscle strength. Follow-up studies using other muscle measures may be needed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Decreasing Delirium Through Music: A Randomized Pilot Trial.
Management of delirium in intensive care units is challenging because effective therapies are lacking. Music is a promising nonpharmacological intervention. ⋯ Music delivery is acceptable to patients and is feasible in intensive care units. Further research testing use of this promising intervention to reduce delirium is warranted.