Risk Factors and Outcomes of Delirium in Older Patients Admitted to Postacute Care with and without Dementia

Conclusions: In older patients admitted to postacute care, dementia is the main risk factor for delirium, and delirium carries worse clinical and functional outcomes. In patients with dementia, delirium is also relevant, since it entails a functional loss at admission and lower functional recovery.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2018;45:121 –129
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research