Effect of Cognitively Stimulating Activities on Symptom Management of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Ann KolanowskiDonna FickMark LitakerPaula MulhallLinda ClareNikki L HillJacqueline MogleMalaz BoustaniDavid GillAndrea Yevchak-Sillner

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2016)

Cognitively stimulating activities did not improve delirium but improved executive function and reduced length of stay. Resolution of delirium may require more-intense nonpharmacological management when the individual has dementia.

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