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Delirium
 — prevalence, prognosis and management
Author(s)Adrian Treloar
Journal titleReviews in Clinical Gerontology, vol 8, no 3, August 1998
Pagespp 241-250
KeywordsConfusion ; Diagnosis ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationDelirium is associated with longer length of hospital stay and increased hospital costs, and leads to increased numbers of nursing home admissions. This literature review therefore suggests a need for improved recognition of delirium by health care workers. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990202225 A
ClassmarkEDC: LK7: 64A

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