Abstract

JUAREZ SANDOVAL, Israel; HERNANDEZ PEREZ, Araceli; VAZQUEZ MELLADO LARRACOECHEA, José Francisco  and  MARTINEZ CAMACHO, Miguel Ángel. Risk factors for delirium. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2022, vol.20, n.3, pp.258-265.  Epub Feb 06, 2023. ISSN 1870-7203.  https://doi.org/10.35366/105730.

Promoting the identification of the presence of risk factors for delirium and the presence of delirium through standardized evaluations to reduce its incidence, as well as promoting the improvement of the health condition is of utmost importance. Therefore, being aware of the risk factors for delirium, its early evaluation, and proposals for non-pharmacological intervention have a positive and significant impact on the health system and the patient’s environment.

Keywords : Delirium; risk factors; incidence; prevention.

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