The European Delirium Association as an OrganisationThe beginnings
The European Delirium Association (EDA) was founded in the mid-2000s by an enthusiastic group of practitioners and researchers, having realised that there was much work to be done in understanding the "pathophysiology, phenomenology and aetiology" of this often under-recognised, yet severely debilitating condition. And: That benefit to the patient could only be achieved by transcending traditional borders between professions and specialties. The EDA as a platform The EDA sees itself as a mediator for those interested in the field. One major objective of the organisation in the past has been to provide a platform for communication: The yearly scientific meetings of the European Delirium Association. As the EDA has grown, the organisation has successively become more active in basic and advanced delirium education on a local and international level, policy making, cross-border research coordination and by positioning itself as an authoritative voice in the professional community - together with our partner organisations outside of Europe. An independent and open organisation The European Delirium Association is an independent non-profit organisation with membership open to any individual who is interested in promoting and supporting delirium care and research - see our constitution for details. The EDA explicitly welcomes individuals from all disciplines and from all professions. |
Structure of the OrganisationThe members of the EDA are the foundation of the organisation. Without their stimulating input there would be no advancement of the cause.
The members of the EDA elect the Board at yearly General Assembly meetings, for a tenure of three years. The Board in turn elects the members of the Executive Committee, again for a tenure of three years. The advisory body is the Board, the Executive Committee runs the day to day business. |
ExecutivE COMMITTEE 2023
Leiv Otto Watne
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CoLM Cunningham
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Emma Cunningham
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Stefan Kreisel
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Mark van den Boogaard
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Liz Sampson
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Board
Meera agar
IMPACCT Centre, Faculty of Health University of Technology Sydney Sydney, Australia |
Giuseppe bellelli
Geriatric Medicine Clinic Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca Milan, Italy |
Daniel Davis
MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing University College London London, UK |
Katharina Geschke
Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Universitätsmedizin Mainz Mainz, Germany |
Neus Gual
Department of Medicine Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili and Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR), Barcelona Barcelona, Spain |
Wolfgang Hasemann
Department of Geriatric Medicine Universitäre Altersmedizin FELIX PLATTER Basel, Switzerland |
Thomas Jackson
Institute of Inflammation and Ageing University of Birmingham Birmingham, UK |
Maria Krogseth
Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge Norway |
Alessandro Morandi
Department of Intermediate Care-Rehabilitation Unit Azienda Speciale di Cremona Solidale Cremona, Italy |
Bjorn Erik Neeland
Oslo Delirium Research Group, Department of Geriatric Medicine Oslo University Hospital Oslo, Norwayway |
BiRgitta Olofsson
Department of Nursing Umeå University Umea, Sweden |
Cynthia Olotu
Department of Anesthesiology Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Hamburg Hamburg, Germany |
Christian Pozzi
University of Applied, Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) Tessin, Switzerland aRJEN sLOOTER
Department of Intensive Care Medicine UMC Utrecht Utrecht, Netherlands Emma Vardy
Department of Geriatric Medicine Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Salford, UK |
Jaqueline Strik
Department of Psychiatry Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum Maastricht, The Netherlands Christine Thomas
Department of Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Klinikum Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany |
Kevin Seiler
Department of Practice Development and Research Universitätsspital Basel Basel, Switzerland Edwin van Dellen
Department of Psychiatry UMC Utrecht Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Past-Presidents
arjen slooter
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Alessandro Morandi
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ALASDAIR MACLULLICH
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Jouko Laurila
2008-2012
University of Helsinki
Helsinik, Finland
Helsinik, Finland
Past-Board MembersDimitrios Adamis
Department of Psychiatry Sligo Mental Health Services Ireland Marco Inzitari
Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili & Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Koen Milisen
Department of Public Health and Primary Academic Center for Nursing and Midwifery KU Leuven Leuven, Belgium ANDREW TEODORCZUK
Campus of Ageing and Vitality
Newcastle University Newcastle, UK |
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The Maeve Leonard Award
The Maeve Leonard Award is awarded annually to an individual (or group) who has made a very significant contribution to delirium awareness, knowledge or care. The Award is given in memory of Dr Maeve Leonard, a Liaison Psychiatrist, a gifted teacher and a committed researcher in the assessment and management of symptoms of delirium in hospitalised patients. Maeve was described as a ‘tsunami of positivity’ and the energy and commitment she brought to delirium research and care is remembered in this reward.
Although previous winners include Stefan Kreisel (2022), Colm Cunningham (2021), John Young (2019), Alasdair MacLullich (2018), Barbara Kamholz (2017) and Inge Gustaffson (2016), the winner may be a person or group at any career stage in clinical, academic or research settings and in any discipline related to delirium care or research.’
Although previous winners include Stefan Kreisel (2022), Colm Cunningham (2021), John Young (2019), Alasdair MacLullich (2018), Barbara Kamholz (2017) and Inge Gustaffson (2016), the winner may be a person or group at any career stage in clinical, academic or research settings and in any discipline related to delirium care or research.’
STEFAN KREISEL
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Colm cunningham
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John Young
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