Aims and objectives In order to obtain more information regarding this phenomenon, a
scoping review of the literature was undertaken to analyse current research on the …

Delirium occurs frequently in older patients in the emergency department (ED), is
underrecognized, and has potentially serious consequences. Despite its seriousness …

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to determine incidence, duration, and risk
factors for postoperative delirium (PD) in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal …

Objectives: Delirium is a common condition in older adults which can have devastating
outcomes. The studies about delirium in intensive care units (ICU) are relatively rare …

OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the cognitive, functional, and clinical variables
associated with the risk of institutionalization, rehospitalization, and death at 12 months …

Delirium, defined as an acute fluctuating change in mental state, with consciousness and
cognitive impairment, has been found to have a high incidence in hospitalised patients, as …

Background Nurses have the key roles to detect delirium in hospitalized older patients but
under-recognition of delirium among nurses is prevalent. The objectives of this study were to …

BACKGROUND: In 2007 three researchers completed a 6-month study in one 32-bed acute
care medical ward in a large hospital in New South Wales, Australia. The problem drawn to …

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 …

Background Delirium is well studied in the acute care setting, but there is limited
understanding of its impact in the postacute care setting, particularly in the inpatient …