ArticleGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2019
The Prevalence of Delirium in An Older Acute Surgical Population and Its Effect on Outcome.
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- Postoperative outcomes in older patients with postoperative delirium in the UK: SNAP-3, a snapshot observational study.British journal of anaesthesia · 2026Observational
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- The Impact of Perioperative and Predisposing Risk Factors on the Development of Postoperative Delirium and a Possible Gender Difference.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Postoperative delirium is an independent factor influencing the length of stay of elderly patients in the intensive care unit and in hospital.Journal of anesthesia · 2022Observational
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Abstract
backgroundWith an ageing population, an increasing number of older adults are admitted for assessment to acute surgical units. Older adults have specific factors that may influence outcomes, one of which is delirium (acute cognitive impairment).
objectivesTo establish the prevalence of delirium on admission in an older acute surgical population and its effect on mortality. Secondary outcomes investigated include hospital readmission and length of hospital stay.
methodThis observational multi-centre study investigated consecutive patients, ≥65 years, admitted to the acute surgical units of five UK hospitals during an eight-week period. On admission the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) score was performed to detect delirium. The effect of delirium on important clinical outcomes was investigated using tests of association and logistic regression models.
resultsThe cohort consisted of 411 patients with a mean age of 77.3 years (SD 8.1). The prevalence of admission delirium was 8.8% (95% CI 6.2-11.9%) and cognitive impairment was 70.3% (95% CI 65.6-74.7%). The delirious group were not more likely to die at 30 or 90 days (OR 1.1, 95% CI 0.2 to 5.1,
conclusionAdmission delirium occurs in just under 10% of older people admitted to acute surgical units, resulting in significantly longer hospital stays.
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