Worldviews on evidence-based nursing
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Oct 2021
ReviewPostoperative Delirium in Older Patients: A Systematic Review of Assessment and Incidence of Postoperative Delirium.
Postoperative delirium is the most common complication of surgery particularly in older patients. ⋯ We identified that CAM could be implemented in different settings for assessing POD. The incidence and risk factors for POD introduced can be used for future research to target these potential indicators. The incidence rate, risk factors, and predictors of POD explored can provide robust evidence for clinical practitioners in their daily practice.