Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials

BackgroundPostoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and postoperative delirium (POD) are common post-surgical complications that often lead to prolonged hospitalization, reduced quality of life, increased healthcare costs, and increased patient mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate th...

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Main Authors: Li Zhao, Yiping Guo, Xuelei Zhou, Wei Mao, Linji Li
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1293153/full
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author Li Zhao
Yiping Guo
Yiping Guo
Xuelei Zhou
Wei Mao
Linji Li
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Yiping Guo
Yiping Guo
Xuelei Zhou
Wei Mao
Linji Li
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description BackgroundPostoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and postoperative delirium (POD) are common post-surgical complications that often lead to prolonged hospitalization, reduced quality of life, increased healthcare costs, and increased patient mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of preoperative cognitive function training on postoperative cognitive function.MethodsPubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of preoperative cognitive function training and conventional preoperative measures on postoperative cognitive function. The search period spanned from the establishment of the databases to March 31, 2023. The primary outcomes were the incidence of POCD and POD.ResultsEleven randomized controlled trials involving 1,045 patients were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that, compared to the control group, preoperative cognitive function training significantly reduced the incidence of POCD (RR = 0.38, P < 0.00001), and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of POD (P = 0.3). Cognitive function training significantly improved postoperative cognitive function scores compared with the control group (MD = 1.92, P = 0.001). In addition, two studies reported that 10% of the patients in the cognitive training group completed a pre-set training duration.ConclusionCognitive function training significantly reduced the incidence of POCD; however, there was no significant difference in the incidence of POD. Preoperative cognitive function training should be promoted and emphasized as a simple, economical, and practical method of improving postoperative cognitive function.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=396154
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spelling doaj.art-474b77915dc74036941164b0ea9ca4cb2024-01-08T05:24:48ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neurology1664-22952024-01-011410.3389/fneur.2023.12931531293153Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trialsLi Zhao0Yiping Guo1Yiping Guo2Xuelei Zhou3Wei Mao4Linji Li5Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, ChinaSchool of Humanities and Management, Key Laboratory for Quality of Life and Psychological Assessment and Intervention, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, ChinaNanchong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchong, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, ChinaBackgroundPostoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and postoperative delirium (POD) are common post-surgical complications that often lead to prolonged hospitalization, reduced quality of life, increased healthcare costs, and increased patient mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of preoperative cognitive function training on postoperative cognitive function.MethodsPubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of preoperative cognitive function training and conventional preoperative measures on postoperative cognitive function. The search period spanned from the establishment of the databases to March 31, 2023. The primary outcomes were the incidence of POCD and POD.ResultsEleven randomized controlled trials involving 1,045 patients were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that, compared to the control group, preoperative cognitive function training significantly reduced the incidence of POCD (RR = 0.38, P < 0.00001), and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of POD (P = 0.3). Cognitive function training significantly improved postoperative cognitive function scores compared with the control group (MD = 1.92, P = 0.001). In addition, two studies reported that 10% of the patients in the cognitive training group completed a pre-set training duration.ConclusionCognitive function training significantly reduced the incidence of POCD; however, there was no significant difference in the incidence of POD. Preoperative cognitive function training should be promoted and emphasized as a simple, economical, and practical method of improving postoperative cognitive function.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=396154https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1293153/fullperioperative neurocognitive disorderscognitive trainingcognitive function trainingpostoperative cognitive dysfunctionpostoperative deliriummeta-analysis
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Yiping Guo
Yiping Guo
Xuelei Zhou
Wei Mao
Linji Li
Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Frontiers in Neurology
perioperative neurocognitive disorders
cognitive training
cognitive function training
postoperative cognitive dysfunction
postoperative delirium
meta-analysis
title Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_full Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_fullStr Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_short Preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
title_sort preoperative cognitive training improves postoperative cognitive function a meta analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
topic perioperative neurocognitive disorders
cognitive training
cognitive function training
postoperative cognitive dysfunction
postoperative delirium
meta-analysis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1293153/full
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