Delirium in older hospitalized patients—signs and actions: a retrospective patient record review
Delirium in older hospitalized patients—signs and actions: a retrospective patient record review
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Delirium is common in older hospitalized patients, and is associated with negative consequences for the patients, next of kin, healthcare professionals and healthcare costs. It is important to understand its clinical features, as almost 40% of all cases in hospitals may be preventable. Yet, delirium in hospitalized patients is often unrecognized an...
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Delirium in older hospitalized patients—signs and actions: a retrospective patient record review
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_692a2e33c5f84ed8bf5dd7424039b8f7
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1471-2318
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1471-2318
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10.1186/s12877-018-0731-5
