Ultra-brief Screeners for Detecting Delirium Superimposed on Dementia

Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is common, morbid, and costly, yet frequently undiagnosed. Our study aimed to develop a brief screening test to improve health care worker recognition of DSD.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - July 2, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Erika Steensma, Wenxiao Zhou, Long Ngo, Jacqueline Gallagher, Sharon Inouye, Douglas Leslie, Marie Boltz, Ann Kolanowski, Lorraine Mion, Edward R. Marcantonio, Donna Fick Tags: Original Study Source Type: research