Information and Counseling Gaps on Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are among the most common complications in older adults after surgery. Awareness of PNDs is important as they often can be prevented, and early recognition can improve recovery. We sought to understand what older adults know about PNDs, the information provided, and the counseling provided to guide recovery when PND symptoms occur. We hypothesized that older adults rarely receive information regarding PND before surgery or counseling after experiencing symptoms.

Methods

We conducted a mixed methods study by (1) employing a survey to better understand the information patients received before surgery and (2) conducting semi-structured interviews in patients who subjectively experienced PNDs to better understand what coun

SUBMITTER: Canales C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503505 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature