Table 5. Diagnosis of dementia patients according to emergency room utilization by clinical group.
Total (n=783) | MNC (n=526) | NPE (n=257) | |
---|---|---|---|
Delirium | 3 (0.4) | 2 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) |
AMS/confusion | 210 (26.8) | 146 (27.8) | 64 (24.9) |
Delirium and AMS/confusion | 3 (0.4) | 1 (0.2) | 2 (0.8) |
None | 567 (72.4) | 377 (71.7) | 190 (73.9) |
AMS: alteration in mental status, MNC: multidisciplinary neurocognitive clinic, NPE: neuropsychological evaluation