Differences in awareness between physicians and nurses for postoperative delirium and persistent cognitive dysfunction in geriatric patients

Differences in awareness between physicians and nurses for postoperative delirium and persistent cognitive dysfunction in geriatric patients

Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) appears in up to 30% of patients suffering from postoperative delirium (POD). Both are associated with higher mortality and postoperative  complications, prolonged hospital stays, and increased costs. Multi-modal admission models with pre-admiss...

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Main Authors: Heidrun Sturm, Ronja Wildermuth, Regina Stolz, Laura Bertram, Stefanie Joos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Integrated Care
Subjects:
interesctoral care
elderly
risk communication
post-operative cognitive dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.ijic.org/articles/5208

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https://www.ijic.org/articles/5208

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