Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyProspective observational study of dementia and delirium in the acute hospital setting.
Dementia and delirium appear to be common among older patients admitted to acute hospitals, although there are few Australian data regarding these important conditions. ⋯ The prevalence of dementia and delirium among older patients admitted to acute hospitals is high and is likely to increase with population aging. It is suggested that hospital design, staffing and processes should be attuned better to meet these patients' needs.