Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Review Meta Analysis
Multi-disciplinary and pharmacological interventions to reduce post-operative delirium in elderly patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
An estimated 80% of older people undergoing surgery develop postoperative delirium (POD) making them a high-risk group. Research in this area is growing fast but there is no established consensus on strategies for POD prevention or management. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to synthesise data on clinical interventions used to reduce POD among older people undergoing elective and emergency surgery. ⋯ There is a need to implement multidisciplinary interventions, as well as collaboration between clinicians on pre- and postoperative care practices regarding pharmacological interventions to more effectively reduce and manage POD in older people.