Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK

Objectives To test a theory-informed, person-centred rehabilitation intervention for older adults following a hospital admission complicated by delirium, developed in line with the Medical Research Council framework for complex interventions, to determine whether: (a) the intervention is acceptable to individuals with delirium and (b) a definitive trial and parallel economic evaluation of the intervention are feasible. Design Multicentre, single-arm feasibility study.

Participants 19 patient (aged >65 years old) and carer pairs were recruited from six National Health Service acute hospitals across the UK. Intervention Home-based rehabilitation programme designed to support recovery after hospital discharge, addressing cognitive, physical, physiological and psychosocial needs.

Delivered by a trained team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation support workers, the intervention included a comprehensive home assessment, collaborative goal setting, up to 10 personalised sessions over 12 weeks and the use of a recovery record to guide progress, education and psychosocial support. Outcome measures Examined aspects of feasibility including eligibility, recruitment, data collection, attrition, acceptability of the rehabilitation intervention and potential to calculate cost-effectiveness.