Dr. Sharon Inouye

Dr. Sharon Inouye is a respected medical researcher and clinician specializing in Geriatrics and hospital medicine. She is known for her work on delirium—an acute, often reversible mental condition affecting older adults during illness or hospitalization. Her research focuses on improving ways to prevent, detect, and manage delirium, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Inouye has also contributed to developing clinical tools and guidelines to better care for vulnerable elderly populations. Her work is influential in promoting safer, more effective healthcare practices for older adults worldwide.