Akute Verwirrtheit - Delir im Alter

Delirium is the most common complication in hospitalized elderly patients. Despite its clinical, social, and economic consequences, the phenomenon is still not well understood or is often misdiagnosed by many practitioners. Individuals experiencing delirium are significantly impaired in their cognition, attention, orientation, alertness, perception, language and communication, as well as in their consciousness and memory. The evidence-based handbook by British authors presents the current research, concepts, pathophysiology, measurement tools, epidemiology, assessments, diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of delirium. Understanding the phenomenon of 'delirium' also means gaining a better understanding of the brain and its functioning. It is an important indicator of the quality of hospital care. Contents include: Concept, epidemiology, and neurophysiology of delirium.