Allostatic Load and Delirium among Hospitalized Elders
Delirium is a state of acute confusion and is common in hospitalized older adults. Delirium is associated with significant increases in morbidity and mortality, as well as healthcare costs. Delirium also is associated with functional and cognitive decline, as well as need for institutionalization an...
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The University of Arizona.
2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/194458 |