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[Confusional states in geriatrics].

J P Junod, D Landry

    Annales De L'Anesthesiologie Francaise
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Understanding the elderly confusional state is key in geriatrics. Psychological factors and a prudent therapeutic approach are crucial for successful patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Neurology

    Context:

    • Confusional states in the elderly lack a specific cause.
    • These states often manifest as cerebral suffering with diverse presentations.
    • Precipitating factors can be organic, iatrogenic, or psychological.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the practical and didactic value of somatopsychological correlations in geriatrics.
    • To emphasize the varied presentations of confusional states in older adults.
    • To underscore the importance of considering psychological factors in geriatric care.

    Summary:

    • Clinical reports illustrate somatopsychological correlations in geriatrics.
    • Confusional states in the elderly are expressions of cerebral suffering, not a specific disease.

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  • Psychological factors, alongside organic and iatrogenic ones, precipitate these states.

    • Impact:

    • Clinicians must recognize the diverse presentations of confusional states in the elderly.
    • A prudent therapeutic approach is essential in geriatric medicine.
    • Addressing psychological factors alongside physical ones improves patient outcomes.