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Prevalence of Dementia and Delirium in Outpatient Clinics (DESTAN Trial)

Prevalence of Dementia and Delirium in Outpatient Clinics (DESTAN Trial)

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65 years and older
All
Phase N/A
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Overview

The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence and etiologic risk factors of delirium in outpatient geriatric patients and also hospitalized patients.

Description

This study aimed to investigate the frequency of delirium and examines the association between delirium and other possible risk factors and prognostic factors (dementia etc.)

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • We included all 65 years older patients who evaluated according to a comprehensive geriatric assessment that is consistently performed during admission to the outpatients' clinic of the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion criteria were serious psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or major depression.

Study details
    Delirium in Old Age
    Delirium Superimposed on Dementia
    Delirium With Dementia

NCT04973709

Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

26 January 2024

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