Understanding rehabilitation and support needs after an episode of delirium: a qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with older people with delirium, family carers and healthcare professionals

Abstract Background Delirium is linked to adverse outcomes in older adults and independently increases the risk of developing or worsening dementia. While most research focuses on acute-phase management, long-term recovery remains poorly understood. This study explores post-discharge trajectories th...

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Published in:BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors: S. Raghuraman, E. Richards, A. Mahmoud, S. Morgan-Trimmer, L. Clare, R. Anderson, VA Goodwin, L. Allan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06196-x