Preoperative frailty tendency predicts delirium occurrence in older people undergoing spinal surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This prospective cohort study focused on the predictive value of frailty or pre-frailty assessed by Edmonton Frailty Scale (EFS) for postoperative delirium in spinal surgery patients.

Methods

The primary outcome measurement was postoperative delirium (POD) evaluated by Confusion Assessment Method at day 1, day 2, and day 3 after the surgery. Secondary outcomes included severity and duration of POD, severe postoperative pain measured by Faces Pain Scale-Revised. Patients scheduled for elective spinal surgery were enrolled and assessed for frailty by EFS before surgery. Demographic data, preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative information were collected.

Results

231 out of 325 patients were enrolled and analyzed in this study at last. The cohort with

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494756 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature