Research interests

 Pathophysiology of delirium. Special interest in circadian rhythm disturbances and melatonin in older people.

Coordinating investigator of the multicenter trial 'Melatonin rhythm in older ICU patients with and without delirium'

specialisation

Internal medicine/geriatrics

Research output

  1. Plasma 5-HIAA activity indicative of serotonergic disturbances in cognitively impaired, elderly patients experiencing postoperative delirium

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

  2. Plasma melatonin levels in hip fracture patients with and without delirium: A confirmation study

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

  3. Unraveling the Relationship Between Delirium, Brain Damage, and Subsequent Cognitive Decline in a Cohort of Individuals Undergoing Surgery for Hip Fracture

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

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Projects

  1. de Rooij S.E.J.A.: Aspects of acute hospitalisation in the elderly (thesis 5-10-2006)

    Project: Research

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