An interdisciplinary statement of scientific societies for the advancement of delirium care across Europe (EDA, EANS, EUGMS, COTEC, IPTOP/WCPT)
Abstract Background Delirium is a geriatric syndrome that presents in 1 out of 5 hospitalized older patients.It is also common in the community, in hospices, and in nursing homes.Delirium prevalence varies according to clinical setting, with rates of under 5% in minor elective surgery but up to 80% in intensive care unit patients.Delirium has sever