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Delirium Among Elderly Patients in Emergency Departments: Incidence, Contributing Factors, Treatment Approaches, and Hospitalization Outcomes

  • By

  • Liron Sinvani

  • Sofie Nelson

  • Alexandra Perrin

  • Shahidul Islam

  • Cristina Sison

  • Stefani Slotnick

  • Vincent Chua

  • Kristen Porreca

  • Douglas P. Barnaby

  • Susan Kwiatek

  • Karen Cary

  • Nidhi Garg

  • Payal Sud

  • Alex Makhnevich

  • June 2, 2026

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    Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome in older adults, associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality.

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    The prevalence of delirium in emergency departments ranges from 5% to 20%, influenced by various methodological limitations.

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    Risk factors for delirium in the ED include advanced age, cognitive impairment, and residence in long-term care facilities.

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    Management of delirium in the ED often relies on restrictive strategies, which may not align with best practices and can lead to adverse effects.

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    The study aimed to assess delirium prevalence, identify risk factors, describe management strategies, and examine hospitalization outcomes.

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Delirium in Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Management Strategies, and Hospital Utilization Outcomes

  • by Liron Sinvani, Sofie Nelson, Alexandra Perrin, Shahidul Islam, Cristina Sison, Stefani Slotnick, Vincent Chua, Kristen Porreca, Douglas P. Barnaby, Susan Kwiatek, Karen Cary, Nidhi Garg, Payal Sud, Alex Makhnevich

  • June 2, 2026

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