A pragmatic study exploring the prevention of delirium among hospitalized older hip fracture patients: Applying evidence to routine clinical practice using clinical decision support

A pragmatic study exploring the prevention of delirium among hospitalized older hip fracture patients: Applying evidence to routine clinical practice using clinical decision support

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Delirium occurs in up to 65% of older hip fracture patients. Developing delirium in hospital has been associated with a variety of adverse outcomes. Trials have shown that multi-component preventive interventions can lower delirium rates. The objective of this st...

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Main Authors: Schmaltz Heidi N, Hogan David B, Silvius James L, Khandwala Farah, Abelseth Greg A, Holroyd-Leduc Jayna M, Frank Cyril B, Straus Sharon E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Implementation Science
Online Access:http://www.implementationscience.com/content/5/1/81

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