Better healthcare processes can reduce the risk of delirium among elderly patients
Better healthcare processes can reduce the risk of delirium among elderly patients Elderly patients with neurological conditions are significantly more likely to develop delirium shortly after they are hospitalized. A new study has discovered that a delayed transfer to a hospital floor is associated with greater short-term risk of delirium among patients aged 65 and over, and for those who arrive to the Emergency Department (ED) on days with higher risk of prolonged lengths of stay - found to be Sunday and Tuesday. Delirium is an acute cognitive disorder characterized by altered awareness, at...
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