U.S., Aug. 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07787832) titled 'Evaluation of a Hospital Program to Prevent Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients' on July 21.
Brief Summary: Postoperative delirium is a common complication in older adults undergoing surgery. It is characterized by an acute and fluctuating disturbance of attention, awareness, and thinking. Delirium may be associated with prolonged hospital stay, loss of independence, cognitive decline, complications, and increased need for care.
The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf has introduced a multicomponent care program to prevent postoperative delirium in patients aged 65 years and older. The program includes preoperative ass...