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Previous systematic reviews have identified poor outcomes associated with delirium in surgical, intensive care and other hospital settings, yet none have specifically considered the ED. This systematic review aims to examine associations between older patients who present or develop delirium in the ED and adverse outcomes within the hospital and after discharge.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Searches will be conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Cochrane Library. There will be no date or language restrictions. Key terms will include concepts related to delirium, the ED and older adults. Observational studies or non-intervention clinical studies will be included that compare outcomes in older patients (ie, \u226565 years) with and without delirium. 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