The Effect of Poststroke Delirium on Short-Term Outcomes of Elderly Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation

Conclusions: In elderly patients undergoing poststroke rehabilitation, delirium is an independent predictor of institutionalization and inhospital death, but it does not affect functional recovery.

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Source: Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology - May 2, 2013 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Turco, R., Bellelli, G., Morandi, A., Gentile, S., Trabucchi, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research