Title |
The neuropsychological sequelae of delirium in elderly patients with hip fracture three months after hospital discharge
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Published in |
International Psychogeriatrics, May 2013
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DOI | 10.1017/s1041610213000574 |
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Authors |
Joost Witlox, Chantal J. Slor, René W.M.M. Jansen, Kees J. Kalisvaart, Mireille F.M. van Stijn, Alexander P.J. Houdijk, Piet Eikelenboom, Willem A. van Gool, Jos F.M. de Jonghe |
Abstract |
Delirium is a risk factor for long-term cognitive impairment and dementia. Yet, the nature of these cognitive deficits is unknown as is the extent to which the persistence of delirium symptoms and presence of depression at follow-up may account for the association between delirium and cognitive impairment at follow-up. We hypothesized that inattention, as an important sign of persistent delirium and/or depression, is an important feature of the cognitive profile three months after hospital discharge of patients who experienced in-hospital delirium. |
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