A novel approach for the detection of cognitive impairment and delirium risk in older patients undergoing spine surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative delirium is a common postsurgical complication in older patients and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine whether a digital cognitive assessment and patient characteristics could identify those at-risk.

Methods

Patients 65 years and older undergoing spine surgeries ≥3 h were evaluated as part of a single-center prospective observational cohort study at an academic medical center, from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020. Of 220 eligible patients, 161 were enrolled and 152 completed the study. The primary outcome of postoperative delirium was measured by the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit or the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale, administered by trained nursing staff in

SUBMITTER: Barreto Chang OL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9870968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature