Key result
Reorientation measures during the perioperative phase did not significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative cognitive impairment compared to standard care in elderly hip fracture patients.
Why the study?
Do perioperative reorientation measures prevent postoperative mental impairment in elderly hip fracture patients?
Population
223 hip fracture patients, >64 years of age, with no history of mental deterioration and acutely admitted to…
Comparison
Reorientation measures during the perioperative… vs Standard care.
Design
RCT, Randomized into two groups
Follow-up
Hospitalization period
Authors
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Reorientation measures provide no benefit for preventing cognitive impairment after hip fracture; challenges isolated interventions and directs research toward holistic psychological care.
RCT (n=223)
Sealed numbered envelopes and random table
No
Do perioperative reorientation measures prevent postoperative mental impairment in elderly hip fracture patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 24% vs 28%
Physical reorientation attributes did not reduce postoperative mental deterioration in elderly hip fracture patients, suggesting the overall psychological environment may be more critical.
Strömberg et al. (1999) conducted an RCT in Hip fracture (n=223). Reorientation measures (presurgery admission to orthopedic ward, accompanied home visits, access to reorientation devices) vs. Standard care was evaluated on Postoperative cognitive impairment (SPMSQ < 8) after surgery. Reorientation measures during the perioperative phase did not significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative cognitive impairment compared to standard care in elderly hip fracture patients.
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