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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

What are the risk factors for incident delirium among older people in acute hospital medical units a systematic review and meta analysis

Affecting up to 30% of older medical patients during hospital stays, incident delirium is a significant concern in healthcare. This article, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis, breaks down the critical risk factors associated with incident delirium among older people in acute hospital medical units.

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Oct 13, 2025

5 min

What is the prospective prevalence of delirium in elderly patients across hospital services?

According to one prospective cohort study, the overall prevalence of delirium in hospitalized elderly patients is 32%, but this figure varies dramatically by hospital service. Understanding **what is the prospective prevalence of delirium in elderly patients across hospital services?** is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies and improving clinical outcomes.

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