All patients with chronic cognitive impairment had persistent delirium. Care for hospitalized older patients with cancer should incorporate delirium prevention and intervention strategies.

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These aren’t usually enough to cause delirium by themselves. However, they do make it more likely. They also make it harder for the brain to recover quickly. With the right care, delirium can often be ...

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If any of these changes occur, an assessment from a health or social care practitioner should be requested. If the assessment indicates delirium, a healthcare professional with the relevant expertise ...

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Follow-up: The presence of delirium as indicated by the algorithm, warrants prompt intervention to identify and treat underlying causes and provide supportive care. Vigilant efforts need to ...