The Prevalence of Delirium in An Older Acute Surgical Population and Its Effect on Outcome

The Prevalence of Delirium in An Older Acute Surgical Population and Its Effect on Outcome

Background: With an ageing population, an increasing number of older adults are admitted for assessment to acute surgical units. Older adults have specific factors that may influence outcomes, one of which is delirium (acute cognitive impairment). Objectives: To establish the prevalence of delirium...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Hewitt, Stephanie Owen, Ben R. Carter, Michael J. Stechman, Hui Sian Tay, Matthew Greig, Caroline McCormack, Lyndsay Pearce, Kathryn McCarthy, Phyo K. Myint, Susan J. Moug
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
cognitive impairment
delirium
older surgical patients
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/4/4/57

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