Delirium in Postacute and Long-term Care

William L. Lyons

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2005.11.003

Delirium in Postacute and Long-term Care

William L. Lyons

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Abstract

Delirium is a classic geriatric syndrome that occurs commonly among the frail elders who make up many of the residents in postacute and long-term care facilities. The prevalence of the disorder in these settings may be increasing as a result of the pressure to reduce hospital length of stay. Clinicians often do not recognize when patients in their care are delirious, but simple and practical means exist to allow its diagnosis. Those who practice in long-term care must be knowledgeable about the risk factors for the disorder, as well as how to recognize, diagnose, prevent, and treat it.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	254-261
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2005.11.003
State	Published - May 2006

Keywords

Delirium
confusional state
postacute care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Nursing
Health Policy
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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