Incidence and risk factors for post-stroke delirium in the elderly: A national inpatient sample (NIS) analysis
PSD is frequently observed in elderly stroke patients and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Advanced age, comorbidities, and stroke-related complications are significant risk factors. These results underscore the importance of developing focused prevention and intervention strategies to enhance outcomes for this high-risk population.
Authors
- J.-B. Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4792-3377)
- Fan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8005-4997)
- Ying Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6153-7237)
- Mei Chen
- Hao Xie
- Xilin Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6755-0811)
- Yaoyang Huo
- Xiaohuan Li
- Yu’e Wu
- Gang Liu
Institutions
- Guangdong Medical College (CN)
- Nanfang Hospital (CN)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331158
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau