Frequent in dementia, deadliest without it: delirium and mortality in hospitalised older adults

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the relationship between delirium and mortality in hospitalized older adults, specifically focusing on those with and without dementia.
• Examined the incidence of delirium among hospitalized older adults
• Analyzed 90-day mortality rates related to delirium status
• Compared outcomes between patients with and without baseline dementia
• Delirium was more frequent in patients with dementia
• Strongest association between delirium and 90-day mortality was seen in those without baseline dementia
• Findings indicate potential for intervention strategies to decrease mortality risks in this group