Assessing delirium with nursing care instruments: Evaluation of the cognitive and associated domains.

Leonie BodeSimon FuchsSamuel GehrkeJutta ErnstMaria SchubertDavid Garcia NuñezRoland von KänelSoenke Boettger

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2021)

Delirium caused substantial impairment in cognitive and associated domains. In addition to the previously described functional impairments, these findings will aid the implementation of nursing instruments in delirium screening.

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