Delirium in older patients associated with greater risk of death, dementia and institutionalization
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 15:14
in Health & Medicine
A review and analysis of previous research indicates that delirium in elderly patients is associated with an increased risk of death, dementia, and institutionalization, independent of age, co-existing illnesses or illness severity, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA.