Cognitive screening in the acute hospital: Preliminary findings from a cognitive screening program in a university-affiliated, tertiary-referral hospital with 6-month interval outcomes
Abstract:IntroductionCognitive impairment impacts on patient outcomes [1] but is under-recognised in acute hospitals [2]. Data on rates and degree of impairment among hospital inpatients remain sparse. This information is vital for strategic planning of health services as the European population ages.ObjectivesTo examine the rates and degree of cognitive impairment among patients aged 65 and older who were admitted to an acute general hospital and to assess its impact on patient outcomes.MethodsAll patients aged over 6… Show more
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