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Dementia and delirium, the outcomes in elderly hip fracture patients

BACKGROUND: Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend the previous knowledge on risk factors for delirium and the consequences. Special attention was given to patients wi...

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Autores principales: Mosk, Christina A, Mus, Marnix, Vroemen, Jos PAM, van der Ploeg, Tjeerd, Vos, Dagmar I, Elmans, Leon HGJ, van der Laan, Lijckle
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5354532/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28331300
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S115945