International Delirium Pathophysiology & Electrophysiology Network for Data sharing (iDEPEND)
Robert D. Sanders,
Leiv Watne,
Shawniqua Williams Roberson,
Eyal Y. Kimchi,
Arjen J.C. Slooter,
Colm Cunningham,
Kirill V. Nourski,
Ben J.A. Palanca,
Richard Lennertz,
Matthew I. Banks
Affiliations
Robert D. Sanders
University of Sydney & Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; Corresponding author.
Leiv Watne
Oslo Delirium Research Group, Akershus University Hospital, & Institute of Clinical Medicine, Campus Ahus, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Shawniqua Williams Roberson
Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, and Departments of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
Eyal Y. Kimchi
Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
Arjen J.C. Slooter
Departments of Psychiatry and Intensive Care Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Colm Cunningham
Trinity Institute of Neurosciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Kirill V. Nourski
Department of Neurosurgery & Iowa Neurosciences Institute, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Ben J.A. Palanca
Departments of Anesthesiology and Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
Richard Lennertz
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
Matthew I. Banks
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
Summary: In an era of ‘big data’, we propose that a collaborative network approach will drive a better understanding of the mechanisms of delirium, and more rapid development of therapies. We have formed the International Delirium Pathophysiology & Electrophysiology Network for Data sharing (iDEPEND) group with a key aim to ‘facilitate the study of delirium pathogenesis with electrophysiology, imaging, and biomarkers including data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation’. Our initial focus is on studies of electrophysiology as we anticipate this methodology has great potential to enhance our understanding of delirium. Our article describes this principle and is used to highlight the endeavour to the wider community as we establish key stakeholders and partnerships.
