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Tammy T Hshieh1, Sharon K Inouye2, Esther S Oh3.
Abstract
Delirium is defined as an acute disturbance in attention and cognition, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the basic epidemiology of delirium and approaches to diagnosing, assessing, and working up patients for delirium. It delineates the pathophysiology and underlying predisposing and precipitating factors for delirium. It also discusses recent advances in prevention and treatment, particularly multicomponent, nonpharmacological interventions.Entities:
Keywords: Cognitive decline; Delirium; Delirium prevention; Dementia; Nonpharmacological interventions
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32222295 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2019.11.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Geriatr Med ISSN: 0749-0690 Impact factor: 3.076