Dementia Vs. Delirium: Diagnosis Makes a Difference Sometimes...
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Sponsor:
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id:
20899
Posted:
07/27/2011
Updated:
07/27/2011
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http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/im/videos/Dementia_Vs._Delirium_Training_Modu...Abstract:
Identification, treatment, and management of dementia and/or delirium applicable in acute care settings and long term or skilled nursing facility setting.
Educational objectives:
- Recognize delirium and dementia
- Describe the difference between delirium and dementia
- Effectively manage patients with delirium or dementia or both
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
Evaluation of Product URL: https://surveys.ttuhsc.edu/wsb.dll/s/60g898
Additional Referece Materials noted at end of video:
- Larson EB, Shadlen M, Wang L, McCormick WC, Bowen JD, Teri L, et al. Survival after initial diagnosis of alzheimer disease. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004 April 06;140(7):501-9.
- Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 20, Issue 1, February 2004
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Intended learner audience:
Minimum geriatric competencies:
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Estimated time to complete:
45 minutes
Contact person/corresponding author:
Graciela "Grace" Blunt-Massey: [email protected]
Suggested Citation:
Roger M. Ragain. Dementia Vs. Delirium: Diagnosis Makes a Difference Sometimes... POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2011 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20899