The detection of delirium in admitted oncology patients: a scoping review.
Megan B SandsIan WeeMeera AgarJanette L VardyPublished in: European geriatric medicine (2022)
The knowledge base for improved interventions and clinical care for adults with cancer and delirium is limited by the low number of studies. A clear distinction between screening tools and diagnostic tools is required to provide an improved understanding of the rates of delirium and its reversibility in this population.
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