Delirium is a common, serious, often fatal disorder occurring in 11% to 50% of hospitalized older patients, although it is significantly underdiagnosed. Postoperative delirium negatively impacts recovery in older adults, new research confirms.
Delirium is a common, serious, often fatal disorder occurring in 11% to 50% of hospitalized older patients, although it is significantly underdiagnosed. Postoperative delirium negatively impacts recovery in older adults, new research confirms.