Pet-Assisted Therapy for Delirium and Agitation in Hospitalized Patients with Neurocognitive Impairment: A Review of Literature
Delirium leading to agitation is a common issue in elderly people and patients with underlying neurocognitive impairment. Despite use of medications to treat agitation, polypharmacy is a major concern and might lead to multiple side effects in this patient population. Therefore, it is imperative to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/6/4/96 |