A new study published in Frontiers in Medicine revealed a strong link between autoimmune diseases (AID) and the prevalence of delirium in the ICU, highlighting the necessity of increased delirium monitoring and prompt treatment for AID patients.

Delirium, marked by disruptions in awareness, attention, and cognition, is a common sign of acute brain malfunction. In the context of mental health, it is seen as a temporary but severe cognitive and behavioral problem. Thus, this study assessed the relationship between autoimmune disorders and the prevalence of delirium in ICU patients.

This research found patients with recorded delirium assessments and first ICU admissions using the eICU Collaborative Research Database. The patients were divided AID and non-AID. Key baseline factors, includi

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