September 9, 2015Open Access

Effect of Delirium and Other Major Complications on Outcomes After Elective Surgery in Older Adults

Structured PICO

What is the effect of delirium and other major complications on outcomes after elective surgery in older adults?

Population

Older adults undergoing elective surgery

Intervention

Delirium and other major postoperative complications

Outcome

Adverse events

Delirium is a frequent and highly impactful complication after elective surgery in older adults, contributing significantly to adverse outcomes.

Abstract

Major postoperative complications and delirium are separately associated with adverse events and demonstrate a combined effect. Delirium occurs more frequently and has a greater effect at the population level than other major complications.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd19663ffc04feac133330 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamasurg.2015.2606

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Authors

Lauren J. Gleason

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eva M. Schmitt

Hebrew College

Cyrus M. Kosar

Brown University

Journals

JAMA Surgery

Actions

Institutions

Harvard University

Brigham and Women's Hospital

University of Colorado Boulder

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Effect of Delirium and Other Major Complications on Outcomes After Elective Surgery in Older Adults

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