Delirium is independently associated with poor functional recovery after hip fracture
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A prospective cohort study with 126 subjects older than 65, of whom 79% were female, has been carried out to investigate the role of delirium in the nature history of recovery of function after hip fracture and surgery. Delirium was found to be common, persistent and independently associated with poor functional recovery even when pre-fracture frailty was considered.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
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Reducing delirium after hip fracture: a randomized trial
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This article examines the effects of proactive geriatric consultations on delirium severity in older patients being treated for hip fractures. Findings indicate that the consultations, which included daily visits by a physician and specific goal recommendations, significantly reduced the severity of delirium in this population.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Outcomes of older people admitted to postacute facilities with delirium
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An observational cohort study comparing, patient outcomes of skilled nursing facilities with delirium, sub-syndromal delirium, and no delirium, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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