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- Title
The relationship between relocation and alterations in mental status among elderly hospitalized patients.
- Authors
Rajacich D; Faux S
- Abstract
Confusion is a phenomenon that occurs often among the elderly when hospitalized in acute care settings (Foreman, 1986; Nagley, 1986; Williams, et al., 1985). Relocation may contribute to confusion in acute care settings; however, research supporting this relationship is limited (Adams, 1986; Burnette, 1986, Engle, 1986; Wolanin, 1983b). Furthermore, confusion in the elderly is often perceived as senility. The impact of relocation on mental status is therefore often not recognized by health care workers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between relocation to an acute care setting and alterations in mental status among elderly hospitalized patients. This study is a replication of research by Roslaniec and Fitzpatrick (1979) research.
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 1988, Vol 20, Issue 4, p31
- ISSN
0844-5621
- Publication type
Journal Article