Key result
Frailty was significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent delirium in older adults (RR 2.19; 95% CI 1.65-2.91).
Why the study?
Is frailty associated with an increased risk of subsequent delirium in older adults?
Meta-Analysis (n=5,541)
Is frailty associated with an increased risk of subsequent delirium in older adults?
Relative Risk: 2.19 (95% CI 1.65–2.91)
Frailty is an independent predictor of subsequent delirium in older adults, highlighting the need for careful assessment in this population.
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May warrant frailty screening to stratify delirium risk in older adults; supports pooled association from 8 studies.
Persico et al. (2018) conducted a meta-analysis in Frailty and delirium (n=5,541). Frailty was evaluated on Subsequent delirium (RR 2.19, 95% CI 1.65-2.91). Frailty was significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent delirium in older adults (RR 2.19; 95% CI 1.65-2.91).
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