Journal of general internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Enhancing care for hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.
Approximately 40% of hospitalized older adults have cognitive impairment (CI) and are more prone to hospital-acquired complications. The Institute of Medicine suggests using health information technology to improve the overall safety and quality of the health care system. ⋯ A simple screening program for CI followed by a CDSS did not change physician prescribing behaviors or improve the process of care for hospitalized older adults with CI.