Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center (Taussig) Outcomes

The prevalence of delirium in cancer (based on published literature) ranges from 10% to 30% in hospitalized patients and as high as 85% in terminally ill cancer patients. However, based on historical data, the rates of delirium on Cleveland Clinic's inpatient oncology units were lower than expected. Through early monitoring and better identification of patients experiencing delirium, this condition can be more adequately managed and treated.