Risk factors for delirium among SARS-CoV-2 positive veterans.

There have been increasing reports of atypical neuropsychological symptoms among patients hospitalized with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although numerous pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed to account for the association between COVID-19 and delirium, few studies have examined factors associated with its development and none have done so in the context of a veteran sample. The current study exploratorily examined demographic and medical variables that might be associated with delirium among a cohort of SARS-CoV-2 positive veterans.

Predictors of Functional Dependence After COVID-19: A Retrospective Examination Among Veterans.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the impact of demographics, preexisting medical conditions, and in-hospital complications of COVID-19 infection on functional status at discharge.

Design And Participants: A retrospective chart review was conducted on 119 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection between March 1, 2020, and April 20, 2020. Demographics, preexisting medical conditions, and newly diagnosed COVID-19 complications were collected from electronic medical records and entered in a deidentified database.

Hospice emergency kit for veterans: a pilot study.

Background: Although the provision of hospice emergency kits (HEKs) by home hospice agencies is thought to be widespread, little is known about their use, safety, and impact.

Objective: This study evaluated HEK medication utilization, safety, diversion, and perceived impact.

Design: Evaluation consisted of a retrospective patient chart abstraction and an anonymous questionnaire for home hospice nurses.