Outcomes of a Delirium Prevention Program in Older Persons After Elective Surgery

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Authors

Friederike Deeken · University of Potsdam

Alba Sánchez · University of Potsdam

Michael A. Rapp · University of Potsdam

Michael Denkinger · Agaplesion Bethesda Klinik

Simone Brefka · Agaplesion Bethesda Klinik

Juliane Spank · Klinikum Stuttgart

Carola Bruns ·

Abstract

This multifaceted multidisciplinary prevention intervention reduced postoperative delirium occurrence and days with delirium in older patients undergoing different elective surgical procedures but not cardiac procedures. These results suggest implementing this delirium prevention program will improve care and outcomes in older patients undergoing elective general and orthopedic procedures.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 157, Issue 2, pp. e216370-e216370

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.6370

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