Delirium
Cross-source consensus on Delirium from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Delirium is an acute cognitive disorder involving sudden disruption in attention and consciousness with cognitive and behavioural symptoms. — Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK
- Delirium is associated with prolonged hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, cognitive and functional decline, and increased mortality. — Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK
- Delirium occurs as a physiological consequence of an underlying medical condition and has a variable course. — Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK
- A substantial minority of patients still meet delirium criteria six months after an episode. — Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK
- Delirium increases long-term risk of dementia, institutionalisation, and caregiver burnout. — Rehabilitation intervention to improve Recovery after an Episode of Delirium in adults over 65 years (RecoverED): a multicentre, single-arm feasibility study in NHS acute hospitals in the UK