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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2026; 16(8): 116766
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.116766
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.116766
Table 1 Baseline information, n (%)/mean ± SD
| Indicators | Control group (n = 72) | Research group (n = 77) | χ2/t | P value |
| Sex | 0.141 | 0.707 | ||
| Male | 38 (52.78) | 43 (55.84) | ||
| Female | 34 (47.22) | 34 (44.16) | ||
| Age (years) | 61.18 ± 7.74 | 62.44 ± 8.35 | 0.953 | 0.342 |
| Smoking history | 13 (18.06) | 24 (31.17) | 3.428 | 0.064 |
| Alcoholism history | 12 (16.67) | 19 (24.68) | 1.448 | 0.229 |
| Hypertension history | 37 (51.39) | 34 (44.16) | 0.780 | 0.377 |
| Diabetes history | 21 (29.17) | 25 (32.47) | 0.190 | 0.663 |
| Disease type | 1.969 | 0.579 | ||
| Respiratory diseases | 26 (36.11) | 30 (38.96) | ||
| Cardiac-cerebral vascular diseases | 21 (29.17) | 23 (29.87) | ||
| Digestive diseases | 19 (26.39) | 14 (18.18) | ||
| Other | 6 (8.33) | 10 (12.99) |
Table 2 Occurrence of delirium, n (%)/mean (interquartile range)
| Indicators | Control group (n = 72) | Research group (n = 77) | χ2/Z | P value |
| Delirium incidence | 27 (37.50) | 15 (19.48) | 5.968 | 0.015 |
| Time of first delirium occurrence (days) | 2.00 (1.00, 3.00) | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | 3.854 | < 0.001 |
| Delirium duration (days) | 4.00 (2.00, 5.00) | 2.00 (2.00, 2.00) | 3.789 | < 0.001 |
Table 3 Nursing complications, n (%)
| Indicators | Control group (n = 72) | Research group (n = 77) | χ2 | P value |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 4 (5.56) | 0 (0.00) | - | - |
| Ventilator-associated pneumonia | 7 (9.72) | 3 (3.90) | - | - |
| Unplanned extubation | 10 (13.89) | 5 (6.49) | - | - |
| Total | 21 (29.17) | 8 (10.39) | 8.369 | 0.004 |
Table 4 Clinical indices, mean ± SD/mean (interquartile range)
| Indicators | Control group (n = 72) | Research group (n = 77) | t/Z | P value |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 10.90 ± 3.57 | 8.91 ± 2.97 | 3.708 | < 0.001 |
| Intensive care unit length of stay (days) | 14.00 (11.00, 16.00) | 11.00 (10.00, 13.00) | -3.428 | < 0.001 |
| Hospitalization time (days) | 18.50 (16.00, 22.00) | 16.00 (13.00, 19.00) | -4.087 | < 0.001 |
| Sedative duration (days) | 5.00 (4.00, 7.00) | 3.00 (2.00, 3.00) | -6.911 | < 0.001 |
Table 5 Nursing satisfaction, n (%)
| Indicators | Control group (n = 72) | Research group (n = 77) | χ2 | P value |
| Very satisfied | 28 (38.89) | 42 (54.55) | - | - |
| Satisfied | 30 (41.67) | 30 (38.96) | - | - |
| Dissatisfied | 14 (19.44) | 5 (6.49) | - | - |
| Nursing satisfaction | 58 (80.56) | 72 (93.51) | 5.609 | 0.018 |
- Citation: Xiao YT, Wang XY, Huang J. Analysis of the preventive effect of evidence-based, non-pharmacological care bundles against delirium in intensive care unit patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(8): 116766
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i8/116766.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.116766