Humanizing Delirium Care.

This letter, published in the journal Intensive Care Medicine, discusses the importance of humanizing delirium care in intensive care units (ICUs). The authors highlight the experiences of a patient who suffered from delirium during their time in the ICU and the positive impact of personalized care, including communication and empathy. The authors argue that delirium management should go beyond treating the organ dysfunction and focus on the individual needs and experiences of the patient. They propose a framework for humanizing delirium care, which includes respect, communication skills, empathy, and autonomy. The authors emphasize the importance of a holistic and humanistic approach to delirium care, involving compassionate and empathic clinicians at the bedside. [Extracted from the article]