Optimization of Delirium Care in Adult Patients with Cancer: A Comprehensive and Integrative Review of Efficacy and Patient Outcomes

Table 2.

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

Criteria Inclusion Exclusion

Population Patients with cancer Patients with delirium not related to cancer
Research Studies Primary studies Case reports, technical reports, theses, conference proceedings, or unpublished research
Study Focus Studies focusing on the effects of treatment interventions on delirium complicated by cancer Studies not reporting on the effect of treatment interventions on delirium complicated by cancer
Participants Over 18 years old Participants under 18 years old
Publication Peer-reviewed articles Non-peer reviewed articles
Language Studies reported in English language Studies not reported in English language
Timeframe Peer-reviewed articles published between 2008 and 2023 Studies published more than 15 years (2008-2023) preceding the search date