Journal article
Dementia in older people admitted to hospital: a regional multi-hospital observational study of prevalence, associations and case recognition
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have indicated a prevalence of dementia in older admissions of ∼42% in a single London teaching hospital, and 21% in four Queensland hospitals. However, there is a lack of published data from any European country on the prevalence of dementia across hospitals and between patient groups.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and associations of dementia in older patients admitted to acute hospitals in Ireland.
Authors
Timmons S; Manning E; Barrett A; Brady NM; Browne V; O’Shea E; Molloy DW; O'Regan NA; Trawley S; Cahill S
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 993–999
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
November 2015
DOI
10.1093/ageing/afv131
ISSN
0002-0729