Delirium is a frequent complication in elderly patients hospitalized for hip fractures, independently predicted by cognitive deficit and associated with prolonged hospital stays.
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Cognitive screening may identify high-risk hip fracture patients; leaves open whether delirium prevention shortens stays.
Furlaneto et al. (2006) studied this question.
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