Delirium superimposed on dementia: A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of patient experience.
AUTHORS
Morandi
A ,
Lucchi
E ,
Turco
R ,
Morghen
S ,
Guerini
F ,
Santi
R ,
Gentile
S ,
Meagher
D ,
Voyer
P ,
Fick
D ,
Schmitt
EM ,
Inouye
SK ,
Trabucchi
M ,
Bellelli
G ,
. Journal of psychosomatic research. 2015 8 8; ().
- PMID: 26282373 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
Delirium superimposed on dementia is common and is associated with adverse outcomes. Yet little is known about the patients’ personal delirium experiences. We used quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the delirium superimposed on dementia experience among older patients.
Delirium superimposed on dementia is common and is associated with adverse outcomes. Yet little is known about the patients’ personal delirium experiences. We used quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the delirium superimposed on dementia experience among older patients.
Tags: Alumni Publications 2015