Dementia prevalence among hospitalized older patients: a multicenter study in Iran
Athena Enderami,
Vahid Rashedi,
Seyed Kazem Malakouti
et al.
Abstract:Dementia poses a significant societal and health challenge in the 21st century, with many hospitalized patients experiencing dementia without a documented diagnosis. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of dementia and its associated risk factors among older patients admitted to hospitals. Methods: The study included older patients (≥ 60 years) admitted to medical departments of a general hospital in three major Iranian cities. Researchers utilized the Activities of Daily Living-Instrumental Activities of D… Show more
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