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A Retrospective Study Examining the Impact of Delirium on Mortality, The Influence of Dementia and Antipsychotic Use on Post-Delirium Mortality and the Influence of Delirium on Cognitive Decline in Dementia

Lead Applicant Name :
Geoff Ward
Project Type :
Research
Approval Date :
11-Oct-2012
References :
Predictors of Mortality for People Aged Over 65 Years Receiving Mental Health Care for Delirium in a South London Mental Health Trust, UK: A Retrospective Survival Analysis <br/>Ward, G., Perera, G. & Stewart, R. 31 July 2014 In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.<br/>
Lay Summary :
This study aims to compare delirium mortality between people with/without pre-existing dementia and antipsychotic use. The study will also investigate whether delirium is associated with accelerated cognitive decline (using MMSE scores) in people with dementia.

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