Preoperative assessment for older adults and delirium risk
This study looks at whether a comprehensive check-up before surgery can help predict or prevent confusion after surgery in older adults. It focuses on people who are considered frail and are having planned inpatient surgery with general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are considered frail based on a simple checklist (like needing help with daily tasks, or having diabetes or high blood pressure)
- You are scheduled for an elective surgery that requires at least one overnight stay in the hospital
- You will be receiving general anesthesia (you will be completely asleep during surgery)
- You are an adult, and if you cannot give consent yourself, you have a family member or friend who can
- You do not have current confusion or delirium before surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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