Delirium superimposed on dementia in the elderly: nursing related research progress / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Delirium is common in elderly patients with dementia and can lead to a series of serious complications and poor outcomes. This article reviewed the concept, epidemiology, risk factors, evaluation and care for patients with delirium superimposed on dementia in the elderly. In order to provide reference for clinical nurses to identify delirium superimposed on dementia, take effective nursing intervention, and improve patient prognosis.