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Alzheimer's Society: 'This is me' leaflet
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Patient Safety Authority: Delirium
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Coronavirus: Delirium 'key symptom' in frail older people
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Doctors and carers should look out for signs of confusion or strange behaviour in frail older people because it could be an early warning sign of COVID-19, research suggests. Even if they have no cough or fever, delirium is more common in vulnerable over-65s than other, fitter people of the same age. But it's not yet clear why this extreme confusion or delirium happens. In this King's College London study, data from more than 800 people over the age of 65 was analysed. They included 322 patients in hospital with COVID-19, and 535 people using the Covid Symptom Study app to record the -
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Coronavirus: Delirium 'may be common' in Covid seriously ill
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Delirium and confusion may be common among some seriously-ill hospital patients with COVID-19, a study in The Lancet suggests. Long stays in intensive care and being ventilated are thought to increase the risk, the researchers say. Doctors should look out for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after recovery, although most patients, particularly those with mild symptoms, will not be affected by mental health problems. The evidence is based on studies of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and Middle-East respiratory syndrome (Mers),- Posted
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This guideline from Healthcare Improvement Scotland provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the detection, assessment, treatment and follow up of adults with delirium, as well as reducing the risk of delirium. The guideline applies to all settings: home, long-term care, hospital, and hospice. It is important to note that, to date, much of the existing evidence and the focus of other guidelines is in acute care settings. However, this does not preclude application of the recommendations to other settings, adapted according to clinician judgement. Person-cent