JAMDA
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 254-261, May 2006

Delirium in Postacute and Long-term Care

  • William L. Lyons, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to William L. Lyons, MD, Section of Geriatrics, 981320 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-1320

Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

published online 06 February 2006.

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.

Keywords:  Delirium , confusional state , postacute care

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PII: S1525-8610(05)00641-9

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2005.11.003

JAMDA
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 254-261, May 2006

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