Falls and delirium are relatively common � and can have serious consequences for the elderly. This recent study reports on a systematic review about the association between falls and delirium in older people (aged 65 years or older). The review results �suggest that falls and delirium are inextricably linked�. The authors propose that this indicated �a need to further refine fall risk assessment tools and protocols to specifically include delirium for consideration as a risk factor�.
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If you work with the aged you'll be interested in this article.
The Overlap Between Falls and Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Sillner AY, Holle CL, Rudolph JL
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. 2019 [epub].
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