Cambridge Journals Online – Palliative & Supportive Care – Abstract – Delirium in advanced age and dementia: A prolonged refractory course of delirium and lower functional status

Significance of results: In this delirium sample, advanced age and preexisting dementia, as well as brain cancer, terminal illness, infection, and delirium severity contributed to persistent delirium or late response, indicating a prolonged and refractory course of delirium, in addition to more severe functional impairment through one week of management.

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