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Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Bickel, H; Gradinger, R; Kochs, E; Förstl, H
Title:
High risk of cognitive and functional decline after postoperative delirium. A three-year prospective study.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of the study was to investigate the association of postoperative delirium with the outcomes of cognitive impairment, functional disability and death. METHODS: Hip surgery patients aged 60 years or over (n = 200) underwent preoperative and daily postoperative assessment of their cognitive status during hospital stay. Outcome variables were determined at an average of 8 and 38 months after discharge from hospital. RESULTS: Fourty-one patients developed postoperative deliri...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
26
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
26-31
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1159/000140804
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18577850
Print-ISSN:
1420-8008
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM); Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie; Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
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