Delirium in older adults is associated with development of new dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jarett Vanz-Brian PereiraMay Zin Aung TheinAnita NitchinghamGideon A CaplanPublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2021)
Older adult inpatients who develop delirium are at significant risk of subsequently developing dementia. This emphasises the importance of delirium prevention and cognitive monitoring post-delirium. The included studies mainly examined post-surgical patients-further research on medical and intensive care unit cohorts is warranted. Future studies should assess whether delirium duration, severity and subtype influence the risk of developing dementia.