Recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: Assessing Nurses’ Knowledge Using Case Vignettes

Delirium is a serious and prevalent problem that occurs in many hospitalized older adults. Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) occurs when a delirium occurs concurrently with a pre-existing dementia. DSD is typically under-recognized by medical and nursing staff. The current study measured nursi...

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Main Authors: Fick, Donna M., Hodo, Denise M., Lawrence, Frank, Inouye, Sharon K.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2007
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2247368/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17310662
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