Detecting Delirium and Subsyndromal Delirium Using Different Diagnostic Criteria among Demented Long-Term Care Residents

Prevalence rates for delirium are much affected by the diagnostic formulations used. The use of DSM-IV-TR among this population could result in fewer cases being identified as delirious and thus compromise proper care for those individuals. Considering that SSD was prevalent among this population, a systematic implementation of protocols targeting risk factors of delirium might be beneficial among demented LTC residents.