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Title
Delirium in elderly patients and the risk of postdischarge mortality, institutionalization, and dementia: a meta-analysis.
Authors
Witlox, Joost; Eurelings, Lisa S M; de Jonghe, Jos F M; Kalisvaart, Kees J; Eikelenboom, Piet; van Gool, Willem A
Abstract
Delirium is a common and serious complication in elderly patients. Evidence suggests that delirium is associated with long-term poor outcome but delirium often occurs in individuals with more severe underlying disease.