Delirium among elderly patients admitted to a post‐acute care facility and 3‐months outcome

Abstract

Delirium in post-acute convalescence units is highly prevalent and persistent. It is associated with poor functional recovery, higher nursing home placement and unplanned hospital admission. These findings reinforce the necessity to implement a program to prevent, early detect and treat delirium in elderly patients admitted to post-acute care units. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 586-592.