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Current Challenges in the Recognition and Management of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia

Delirium occurring in a patient with preexisting dementia is referred to as delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD). DSD commonly occurs in older hospitalized patients and is associated with worse outcomes, including higher rates of mortality and institutionalization, compared to inpatients with del...

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Autores principales: Nitchingham, Anita, Caplan, Gideon A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8107052/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33981143
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S247957