IntroductionPostoperative delirium in older people may result from the interaction between intrinsic brain vulnerability (e.g. neurodegeneration) and precipitating factors (e.g. surgery induced cytokines). Intrinsic brain vulnerability may be overt (e.g.
Abiodun M Noah +8 more
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Summary Introduction Peri‐operative neurocognitive disorders are common among older adults presenting for surgery and anaesthesia. Cognitive screening is recommended to identify patients at risk for adverse neurocognitive outcomes, though the most appropriate peri‐operative tool remains debated.
Kelly J. Atkins +6 more
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A Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Language Preference and Preoperative Cognitive Screening in Older Adults: Do Language Disparities Exist in Cognitive Screening and Does the Association Between Test Results and Postoperative Delirium Differ Based on Language Preference? [PDF]
Cecilia Canales +7 more
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Nurse Practitioner‐Sensitive Outcome Measures in Older Person Care: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Background Nurse practitioner‐sensitive outcomes (NPSOs) are critical indicators of the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided to older adults. These outcomes, which include metrics such as falls, pressure ulcers, infection rates, frailty, delirium, length of stay, hospital readmissions, and quality of life (QoL), are essential for
Michael Connolly +8 more
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The Influence of Intense Tai Chi Training on Physical Performance and Hemodynamic Outcomes in Transitionally Frail, Older Adults [PDF]
Background. Few data exist to evaluate whether Tai Chi (TC) training improves physical performance and hemodynamic outcomes more than a wellness education (WE) program does among older fallers transitioning to frailty. Methods.
Easley, Kirk A. +5 more
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Battery of behavioral tests in mice to study postoperative delirium [PDF]
Mian Peng +9 more
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Patient Agitation in the Intensive Care Unit: A Concept Analysis
ABSTRACT Aim Exploring the concept of patient agitation in the intensive care unit. Background Patient agitation in the intensive care unit is of widespread concern and linked to negative outcomes for patients, staff, and family members. There is currently no consensus on what constitutes agitation in the intensive care context, hindering effective and
Anne Mette N. Adams +7 more
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Managing Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults [PDF]
Consequences of delirium for older adults may include increased mortality, functional decline, nursing home placement, and decreased quality of life. Longer duration of delirium is linked to poorer health outcomes among older adults, underscoring the ...
Bull, Margaret J.
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Development of postoperative delirium prediction models in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery using machine learning algorithms [PDF]
Chie Nagata +12 more
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ABSTRACT Aim To investigate the effects of active involvement of family caregivers in adult in‐hospital care on patients' readmissions, complications, mortality, length of hospital stay, quality of life, psychological distress and activities of daily living, as well as on the satisfaction of patients, HCPs and family caregivers.
Daphne Bloemberg +8 more
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