The effects of melatonin versus placebo on delirium in hip fracture patients: study protocol of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind trial

The effects of melatonin versus placebo on delirium in hip fracture patients: study protocol of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>With an ageing population, older persons become a larger part of the hospital population. The incidence of delirium is high in this group, and experiencing delirium has major short- and long-term sequelae, which makes prevention cruc...

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Main Authors: van Velde Romuald, Wolvius Reinder, van Rees Carolien, Kloen Peter, Goslings J, van Oosten Hannah E, van Munster Barbara C, de Jonghe Annemarieke, Levi Marcel M, Korevaar Joke C, de Rooij Sophia E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/34

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