Prevalence, risk factors, and preventive interventions for delirium in older adults living at home and in residential care: a scoping review

Key Points

• This review aims to explore the prevalence, associated risk factors, and interventions to prevent delirium in older adults.
• Conducted a scoping review
• Analyzed studies involving older adults at home and in residential care
• Evaluated risk factors and preventive strategies
• Identified key risk factors associated with delirium
• Highlighted several effective preventive interventions
• Discussed complexities of managing delirium in different living environments