Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Association between combative behavior requiring intervention and delirium in hospitalized patients.
We hypothesized that delirium contributes to combative behavior requiring intervention in hospitalized patients. Delirium identification would therefore potentially provide an opportunity for prevention and early identification of patients at risk, thereby improving safety for patients and staff. ⋯ Delirium is strongly associated with combative behavior requiring intervention, which poses a significant safety risk for patients and staff.