Delirium in persons with dementia (DSD) is a common occurrence. Over the past three
decades, several tools have been developed and validated to diagnose delirium, yet there is …

Delirium is an acute neurological disorder that involves attention and cognition. It is
associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality among older people (> 65 years old). In …

Background Electronic delirium-screening tools are an emergent area of research. Objective
The objective of this study was to summarise the development and performance …

In the context of an ageing population, the demographic sands of trauma are shifting.
Increasingly, trauma units are serving older adults who have sustained injuries in low …

Overlooking or misdiagnosing delirium may result in poor patient outcomes. Familiarizing
healthcare workers with the variety of delirium assessments and selecting the most …

Background Because of the relationship between independent living and activities of daily
living, care teams spend significant time managing assisted living residents' toileting …

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Ein die Demenz überlagerndes Delir („delirium
superimposed on dementia “, DSD) ist ein weit verbreitetes, aber häufig unerkanntes …

Background The 3-Minute Diagnostic Interview for Confusion Assessment Method–Defined
Delirium (3D-CAM) is an instrument specially developed for the assessment of delirium in …

Background Innovative co-designed strategies are required to support the integration of
carers to partner with healthcare staff in delirium management. Aim To validate a co …

Background Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is a widespread but often
undetected problem. Additional delirium significantly reduces the quality of life in patients …