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Cause of Incapacitation (N = 71)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 32 (45.1%) |
| Psychiatric disordera | 9 (12.7%) |
| Altered mental status | 5 (7.0%) |
| Cognitive impairment | 4 (5.6%) |
| Stroke | 4 (5.6%) |
| Mental retardation | 3 (4.2%) |
| Anoxic brain injury | 3 (4.2%) |
| Traumatic brain injury | 3 (4.2%) |
| ETOH abuse/withdrawal | 3 (4.2%) |
| Delirium | 3 (4.2%) |
| Sepsis | 2 (2.8%) |
aPsychiatric Disorder includes: Psychiatric disorder, delusions, depression, and psychosis
N = number of patients with medical record available
