Importance Delirium is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. It is a
common, serious, and often fatal condition among older patients. Although often …

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Importance Delirium is a common, serious, and potentially preventable problem for older
adults, associated with adverse outcomes. Coupled with its preventable nature, these …

Objectives High prevalence of delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) was previously
reported, with associated negative impact on hospitalized older adults. However, data were …

Background Delirium is a well-known complication in cardiac surgery and intensive care unit
(ICU) patients. However, in many other settings its prevalence and clinical consequences …

Background Cognitive impairment of various kinds is common in older people admitted to
hospital, but previous research has usually focused on single conditions in highly-selected …

Delirium is a common and underdiagnosed problem in hospitalized older adults. It is
associated with an increased risk of poor cognitive and functional outcomes …

Delirium is a neurocognitive syndrome that commonly occurs in older populations and
people with cancer, particularly in those with advanced disease and in the last hours or days …

Delirium occurring in patients with dementia is referred to as delirium superimposed on
dementia (DSD). People who are older with dementia and who are institutionalized are at …

Delirium, a form of acute brain dysfunction, is very common in the critically ill adult patient
population. Although its pathophysiology is poorly understood, multiple factors associated …