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    Draft Guideline on the Prevention and Treatment of Delirium

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    The draft guideline was developed following the APA guideline development process and was drafted based on a systematic review of the available evidence conducted by Doctor Evidence and APA staff. Guideline statements are based on the balance of possible benefits and harms of the recommended actions as discussed in the text. Additionally, the draft guideline includes strategies and caveats when implementing the statements and areas for future research.

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