Gender Differences in Factors Associated With Delirium Severity in Older Adults With Dementia

Ann M Kolanowski,Nikki L Hill,Esra Kurum,Donna M Fick,Andrea M Yevchak,Paula Mulhall,Linda Clare,Michael Valenzuela

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2014.01.004

Gender Differences in Factors Associated With Delirium Severity in Older Adults With Dementia

Ann M Kolanowski, Nikki L Hill + Show 6 more

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2014.01.004

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Journal: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing	Publication Date: Feb 5, 2014
Citations: 15

Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, Duquesne University, Bangor University, University of Sydney

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The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to explore potential gender differences in the relationship of dementia severity, age, APOE status, cognitive reserve and co-morbidity (two potentially modifiable factors), to delirium severity in older adults. Baseline data from an ongoing clinical trial and a Poisson regression procedure were used in the analyses. Participants were 148 elderly individuals with dementia and delirium admitted to post-acute care. In women, delirium severity was related to dementia severity (p=0.002) and co-morbidity moderated that effect (p=0.03). In men, education was marginally associated with delirium severity (p=0.06). Implications for research are discussed.

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