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One in Six Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department Had Delirium, With Higher Admission and 30-Day Readmission Risk
A large multi-site cohort found delirium in 16% of older ED patients, including many discharged home, and linked it to higher admission and 30-day readmission, underscoring the need for standardized screening and supportive care.
