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Underdiagnosis of delirium in the elderly in acute care hospital settings: lessons not learned

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Delirium is a common and poorly diagnosed cause of behavioral change in elderly. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, diagnostic accuracy and factors associated with the onset of delirium… Click to show full abstract

Delirium is a common and poorly diagnosed cause of behavioral change in elderly. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, diagnostic accuracy and factors associated with the onset of delirium in the elderly admitted to an urgency unit.

Keywords: elderly acute; underdiagnosis delirium; delirium elderly; care hospital; delirium; acute care

Journal Title: Psychogeriatrics
Year Published: 2018

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