Abstract
Delirium is defined as an acute disturbance in attention and cognition, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the basic epidemiology of delirium and approaches to diagnosing, assessing, and working up patients for delirium. It delineates the pathophysiology and underlying predisposing and precipitating factors for delirium. It also discusses recent advances in prevention and treatment, particularly multicomponent, nonpharmacological interventions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-199 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Clinics in geriatric medicine |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2020 |
Keywords
- Cognitive decline
- Delirium
- Delirium prevention
- Dementia
- Nonpharmacological interventions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology