Care approach for hospitalized older adults at risk of confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests new ways to help hospitalized older adults (and their family/care partners) stay comfortable and avoid or reduce episodes of acute confusion. It focuses on people who are likely to develop delirium during their hospital stay.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 70 years old or older
- Be expected to stay in the hospital at least 72 hours
- Have a family member or care partner who can be with you in the hospital
- Have at least one risk factor for acute confusion (for example: memory or thinking problems, trouble with daily activities, dehydration, or vision/hearing problems)
- Be able to complete a baseline thinking/cognitive assessment at the start
- Be able to give informed consent (or have consent as allowed by the study)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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