Retrospective cohort study finds prior delirium increases dementia risk in hospitalized older patients, highlighting the need to assess cognitive decline beyond intensive care units.
Delirium frequently affects the consciousness of the elderly, particularly those in hospitals. Evidence increasingly associates linking delirium history to an increased risk of dementia. However, most studies are limited in scope, focusing mainly on postoperative or intensive care units with small patient samples, which affects the broader applicability of their findings.
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