Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward perioperative neurocognitive disorders among healthcare workers in Shandong, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) refer to neurocognitive abnormalities detected during the perioperative period, currently including postoperative delirium, delayed neurocognitive recovery, postoperative neurocognitive disorder, and both mild and major cognitive impairments. It is a prevalent complication among surgical patients, particularly in older populations. Moreover, PND can have a profound effect on the quality of life for these patients. PND has been previously reported to occur with a prevalence of 10-54% during the first few weeks following surgery, and when persistent at the time of discharge or in the longer term, PND may increase mortality. Therefore, it is of considerable importance for healthcare professionals to accurately identify the occurr

SUBMITTER: Zhang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700114 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature