Suicide Deaths Among Hospitalized Patients With Delirium: A Case Series From a Nationwide Database in Japan

ObjectiveDelirium is a common psychiatric condition in general hospitals and a known risk factor for suicidal ideation. However, little is known about suicide deaths among patients with delirium. This study examined the clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with delirium who died by suicide.MethodsAnalyzed were anonymized medical incident data reported to the Japan Council for Quality Health Care from 2010 to 2022. Among reported inpatient suicide deaths, cases with documented...