A critical appraisal of delirium clinical practice guidelines relevant to the care of older adults in the emergency department with a synthesis of recommendations: an umbrella review protocol

A critical appraisal of delirium clinical practice guidelines relevant to the care of older adults in the emergency department with a synthesis of recommendations: an umbrella review protocol

Abstract Background Up to 35% of older adults present to the emergency department (ED) with delirium or develop the condition during their ED stay. Delirium associated with an ED visit is independently linked to poorer outcomes such as loss of independence, increased length of hospital stay, and mor...

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Main Authors: Sarah Filiatreault, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Sara A. Kreindler, Alecs Chochinov, Janice Linton, Malcolm B. Doupe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Umbrella review
Evidence synthesis
Practice guideline
Emergency services (hospital)
Delirium
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-022-02145-6

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