Protocol for a single-centre prospective observational study of postoperative delirium following total joint arthroplasties among South East Asians.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postoperative delirium is a serious and common complication in older adults following total joint arthroplasties (TJA). It is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications, mortality, length of hospital stay and postdischarge institutionalisation. Thus, it has a negative impact on the health-related quality of life of the patient and poses a large economic burden. This study aims to characterise the incidence of postoperative delirium following TJA in the South East Asian population and investigate any risk factors or associated outcomes.

Methods and analysis

This is a single-centre prospective observational study recruiting patients between 65 and 90 years old undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty. Exclusion crite

SUBMITTER: Abdullah HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855196 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature