Early Intervention of Perioperative Delirium in Older Patients (>60 years) with Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the effect of early intervention for perioperative delirium in older (> 60 years) hip fracture patients.

Methods

This prospective study enrolled hip fracture patients aged ≥60 years who were admitted into our hospital between July 2011 and August 2019. Hip fractures were classified according to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteo-synthesefragen (AO) classification. This study included patients with isolated hip fracture and excluded patients with pathological or peri prosthetic fracture or patients with multiple traumatic injuries and high-energy trauma. They were randomized to receive conventional orthopedic care group (n = 65) or comprehensive orthopedic care group including preoperative psychological counseling and preventative risperidone (n = 63). Dai

SUBMITTER: Jing GW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9087462 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature