Objectives To summarise existing knowledge of outcomes of older hospital patients with
cognitive impairment, including the type and frequency of outcomes reported, and the …

Background Evidence suggests that amongst people with dementia there is a high
prevalence of comorbid medical conditions and related complaints. The presence of …

Background People with dementia occupy up to one quarter of acute hospital beds.
However, the quality of care delivered to this patient group is of national concern. Staff …

Background: Although it is generally accepted that deaths associated with pneumonia are
more common in patients with dementia, no comprehensive reviews on the subject have …

Background Admission to an acute hospital can be distressing and disorientating for a
person with dementia, and is associated with decline in cognitive and functional ability. The …

Objective Hospitalizations of people with dementia (PWD) are often accompanied by
complications or functional loss and can lead to adverse outcomes. Unsystematic findings …

Objectives The aim of this study is to examine the relative contribution of functional
impairment and cognitive deficits on risk of hospitalization and costs. Methods A prospective …

Introduction Aim of the study was to compare various outcomes of dementia patients with
elderly patients without dementia by conducting a systematic review of previous population …

Introducción El conocimiento del alcance socioeconómico de las enfermedades que cursan
con demencia es esencial para la planificación de recursos y la concienciación social …

Background Dementia patients often present with coexisting medical conditions and
potentially face higher risk of complications during hospitalization. Because the general …