Non-pharmacological prevention of postoperative delirium by occupational therapy teams: A randomized clinical trial

Non-pharmacological prevention of postoperative delirium by occupational therapy teams: A randomized clinical trial

BackgroundPatients who develop postoperative delirium (POD) have several clinical complications, such as increased morbidity, increased hospital stays, higher hospital costs, cognitive and functional impairment, and higher mortality. POD is a clinical condition preventable by standard non-pharmacolo...

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Main Authors: Evelyn A. Alvarez, Veronica A. Rojas, Lorena I. Caipo, Melany M. Galaz, Daniela P. Ponce, Rodrigo G. Gutierrez, Felipe Salech, Eduardo Tobar, Fernando I. Reyes, Rodrigo C. Vergara, Jose I. Egaña, Constanza A. Briceño, Antonello Penna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
occupational therapy
postoperative delirium
very elderly
non-pharmacological prevention
cognitive impairment
major non-cardiac surgery
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1099594/full

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