Increasing frailty is associated with higher prevalence and reduced recognition of delirium in older hospitalised inpatients: results of a multi-centre study

Abstract

Key summary pointsAimDescribe frailty in hospital inpatients with delirium.FindingsPatients with delirium were more frail than patients without delirium. Higher frailty, as defined by CFS, was associated with reduced recognition of delirium.MessageCareful screening for delirium in frail older adults is essential in hospital inpatients.