ICD-11 definition : An impairment in the clarity of consciousness characterized by impaired ability to
comprehend aspects of the environment or the self in relation to the environment,
inattention, and abnormalities in thought processes, comprehension. It is typically
accompanied by subjective experience of mental clouding described as feeling 'foggy'.
Clouding of consciousness is a common form of cognitive disturbance in Delirium, but
it is not synonymous with Delirium because Delirium includes additional diagnostic
requirements.;
An impairment in the clarity of consciousness characterized by impaired ability to
comprehend aspects of the environment or the self in relation to the environment,
inattention, and abnormalities in thought processes, comprehension. It is typically
accompanied by subjective experience of mental clouding described as feeling 'foggy'.
Clouding of consciousness is a common form of cognitive disturbance in Delirium, but
it is not synonymous with Delirium because Delirium includes additional diagnostic
requirements.