Delirium

Adverse events in older adults are underreported in hospitals, report says

January 09, 2012

Adverse events for Medicare beneficiaries are underreported in hospitals, where incident reporting systems only capture about 14% of errors, according to a government report released Friday.
 

More research and better diagnostics are needed to treat delirium, researchers say

November 21, 2011

Providers and researchers need to do more to treat and prevent the onset of delirium in older adults, a new study reports. The condition is known to be a predictor of decreased lifespan and increased healthcare costs.
 

Study: Falls not linked to physical activity

October 31, 2011

Elderly hospital patients who fell while in a hospital did not walk around any more than patients who did not fall, a new study reports.
 

Delirium affects more elderly, results in more nursing home admissions

June 24, 2010

Up to one-third of elderly hospital patient experience delirium, which can lead to lengthier hospital stays or nursing home admissions, according to recent news items.
 

Effective delirium treatments continue to elude researchers

July 10, 2009

Delirium during hospitalization affects up to seven million adults every year, increases the likelihood of needing post-acute or nursing home care and doubles a patient's risk of death. And, according to a new study, there is no way to prevent or treat it.
 
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