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Open AccessModifiable risk factors for post-operative delirium in older adults undergoing major non-cardiac elective surgery: a multi-centre, trainee delivered observational cohort feasibility study and trainee survey
Post-operative delirium (POD) is an acute brain failure which may occur following major surgery, with serious implications for participants and caregivers. Evidence regarding optimal anaesthetic management for...
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Develo** delirium best practice: a systematic review of education interventions for healthcare professionals working in inpatient settings
To systematically review the literature pertaining to the quality, impact and sustainability of education interventions that focus on improving delirium care by healthcare professionals working in inpatient se...
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The financial and social costs of delirium
To review the published literature on the cost of delirium.
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Open AccessAn interdisciplinary statement of scientific societies for the advancement of delirium care across Europe (EDA, EANS, EUGMS, COTEC, IPTOP/WCPT)
Delirium is a geriatric syndrome that presents in 1 out of 5 hospitalized older patients. It is also common in the community, in hospices, and in nursing homes. Delirium prevalence varies according to clinical...
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Open AccessEffect of an interactive E-learning tool for delirium on patient and nursing outcomes in a geriatric hospital setting: findings of a before-after study
Education of healthcare workers is a core element of multicomponent delirium strategies to improve delirium care and, consequently, patient outcomes. However, traditional educational strategies are notoriously...
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Delirium and Dementia in Older People: A Complex Link
Delirium is a clinical syndrome requiring urgent medical attention. The early diagnosis of this medical emergency is essential to facilitate prompt treatment and management. In older people, the accurate diagn...
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Open AccessImproving recognition of delirium in clinical practice: a call for action
The purpose of this correspondence article is to report opinion amongst experts in the delirium field as to why, despite on-going training for all health professionals, delirium continues to be under recognise...
