Delirium is a mental disorder of acute onset and fluctuating course, characterized by
disturbances in consciousness, orientation, memory, thought, perception, and behavior. It …

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Delirium is a common, serious problem for hospitalized older patients. Recognition of
delirium poses challenges requiring cognitive assessment and knowledge of the clinical …

Delirium is a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in consciousness, orientation,
memory, thought, perception, and behavior, of acute onset and fluctuating course. It occurs …

Delirium is defined as an acute, fluctuating syndrome of altered attention, awareness, and
cognition. It is common in older persons in the hospital and long-term care facilities and may …

Delirium, a condition marked by changes in clinical and mental status, has increasingly
been understood as prevalent and dangerous, particularly among elderly or frail patients. It …

Older adults with multiple pre-existing conditions are admitted to hospitals with acute
illnesses and injuries every day. Delirium is not recognized by clinicians across health care …

Delirium is a common and potentially preventable and reversible cause of functional
disability, morbidity, mortality, and increased health care use among elderly individuals …

Delirium in older adults in critical care is associated with poor outcomes, including longer
stays, higher costs, increased mortality, greater use of continuous sedation and physical …

Delirium is a reversible cognitive disorder that has a rapid onset. Delirium risk factors
include older age, severity of illness, poorer baseline functional status, comorbid medical …