Delirium superimposed on dementia is associated with prolonged length of stay and poor outcomes in hospitalized older adults

M. Fick, Donna; R. Steis, Melinda; L. Waller, Jennifer; K. Inouye, Sharon

doi:10.1002/jhm.2077

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Delirium superimposed on dementia is associated with prolonged length of stay and poor outcomes in hospitalized older adults

Published in Journal of Hospital Medicine • Aug 19, 2013

Authors:

Donna M. Fick

Melinda R. Steis

Jennifer L. Waller

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Current literature does not identify the significance of underlying cognitive impairment and delirium in older adults during and 30 days following acute care hospitalization. OBJECTIVE: Describe the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with incident delirium superimposed on d...

Subject

Delirium

Dementia

Medicine

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