World Delirium Awareness Day 2024
World Delirium Awareness Day is an annual event that is held in March to raise awareness about delirium and its impact on patients, families, and healthcare systems. The day is hosted by the international Federation of Delirium Societies, iDelirium. It is intended to bring attention to the importance of early recognition and intervention of delirium, and to raise awareness of the latest research, guidelines, and best practices in the field.
The next World Delirium Awareness Day is March 13, 2024.
Actions You Can Take
1) Raise awareness
Share information about delirium with friends, family, and colleagues.
2) Identify those at risk
Be aware of the risk factors for delirium. Identify individuals who may be at risk and take steps to prevent or manage delirium.
3) Know the signs
Understand the signs and symptoms of delirium, and be able to recognise them early.
4) Support research
Keep up-to-date and share the latest research on delirium.
5) Advocate
Advocate for better care for patients with delirium, including by pushing for more research and education, and policy changes.
6) Support and engage patients and families
Provide education to patients and families who are at risk of delirium and affected by delirium.
You can get involved on the day by using the social media hashtag #WDAD2024 or through accessing the World Delirium Awareness Day webpages. Here you will find a variety of information, upcoming events and resources to support delirium care.
If you are interested in improving the care of people experiencing delirium, then Healthcare Improvement Scotland also has resources to support you:
