The Neecham Confusion Scale and the Delirium Observation Screening Scale: Capacity to discriminate and ease of use in clinical practice

BACKGROUND: Delirium is a frequent form of psychopathology in elderly hospitalized patients; it is a symptom of acute somatic illness. The consequences of delirium include high morbidity and mortality, lengthened hospital stay, and nursing home placement. Early recognition of delirium symptoms enabl...

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Autores principales: Gemert van, Liesbeth A, Schuurmans, Marieke J
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2007
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1852304/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17394635
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6955-6-3

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1852304/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17394635
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6955-6-3

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