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Delirium

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•North America (6)

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•Journal Article (7)

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•Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events (3)

•Active Errors (1)

•Near Miss (1)

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•Quality Improvement Strategies (2)

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•Medicine (6)

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•Health Care Providers (6)

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•Non-Health Care Professionals (2)

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•Hospitals (4)

•Residential Facilities (1)

•Ambulatory Care (1)

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STUDY

Chronic kidney disease adversely influences patient safety.

Seliger SL, Zhan M, Hsu VD, Walker LD, Fink JC. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008;19:2414-2419.

STUDY

Effect of a pharmacist-led multicomponent intervention focusing on the medication monitoring phase to prevent potential adverse drug events in nursing homes.

Lapane KL, Hughes CM, Daiello LA, Cameron KA, Feinberg J. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59:1238-1245.

REVIEW

In-facility delirium programs as a patient safety strategy: a systematic review.

Reston JT, Schoelles KM. Ann Intern Med. 2013;158(5 Pt 2):375-380.

COMMENTARY

Delirium or Dementia?

Rudolph JL. AHRQ WebM&M [serial online]. May 2009.

STUDY

In-home medication reviews: a novel approach to improving patient care through coordination of care.

Willis JS, Hoy RH, Jenkins WD. J Community Health. 2011;36:1027-1031.

STUDY

Reducing iatrogenic risks: ICU–acquired delirium and weakness—crossing the quality chasm.

Vasilevskis EE, Ely EW, Speroff T, Pun BT, Boehm L, Dittus RS. Chest. 2010;138:1224-1233.

COMMENTARY

Iatrogenic delirium and coma: a "near miss."

Dunn WF, Adams SC, Adams RW. Chest. 2008;133:1217-1220.