ICU Delirium Tests Misclassify Spanish-Speakers, Research Suggests

ICU delirium tests misclassify Spanish-speakers, research suggests

Delirium is common in the ICU, and guidelines call for daily screening. Now a new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference suggests that standard screening tests may result in the misclassification of the delirium status of Spanish-speaking patients. The research also shows that a Spanish-language screening tool that involves family caregivers outperforms conventional screening practices.

Delirium Misdiagnosis Common in Spanish-Speaking ICU Patients: ATS 2025

A new ATS 2025 study shows that ICU delirium tests often misclassify Spanish-speaking patients, putting them at risk of mistreatment. A caregiver-led Spanish-language tool shows promise.

ICU Delirium Tests Misclassify Spanish-Speakers

Delirium is common in the ICU, and guidelines call for daily screening. Now a new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference suggests that standard screening tests may result in the misclassification of the delirium status of Spanish-speaking patients.