Delirium in Old Age, Delirium Superimposed on Dementia, Delirium With Dementia
Conditions
Keywords
Delirium, Dementia, Mortality, Etiology, Outpatient
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence and etiologic risk factors of delirium in outpatient geriatric patients and also hospitalized patients.
Detailed description
This study aimed to investigate the frequency of delirium and examines the association between delirium and other possible risk factors and prognostic factors (dementia etc.)
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTConfussion assessment method (CAM)
Participants enrolled in the Delirium group according to the CAM.
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTDementia diagnosis
Participants enrolled in the Dementia group according to the CDR scores and MMSE scores and DSM4/5 criteria
Sponsors
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* We included all 65 years older patients who evaluated according to a comprehensive geriatric assessment that is consistently performed during admission to the outpatients' clinic of the hospital.
Exclusion criteria
*
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| frequency of Mortality | 1 year fellow-up | 1st year mortality according to the electronic national data base |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactBilal Katipoglu, MD
Outcome results
None listed