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Routine Screening Demonstrates Pediatric Delirium Hospital-Wide.

PubMed / Pediatr Phys Ther · 2026-10-16 · By Scholl M, Wittkower LD, Andy C, et al. · Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association

A study published in Pediatric Physical Therapy examined how routine hospital-wide screening can identify pediatric delirium across inpatient settings. The findings suggest that systematic delirium screening in children extends beyond ICU environments, highlighting the potential role of physical therapists in early recognition and management of this condition. This has direct implications for PT practice in pediatric acute care settings.

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