Does the Mini-Cog predict postoperative delirium in surgical populations?
The Mini-Cog has high specificity but limited sensitivity for predicting postoperative delirium, suggesting it should be used as part of a comprehensive preoperative assessment rather than a sole predictor.
The Mini-Cog shows moderate predictive ability for POD, with high specificity but limited sensitivity. While it may be valuable as part of comprehensive preoperative assessment, its moderate sensitivity suggests it should not be used as the sole predictor. The variability in surgical populations and assessment methods highlights the need for standardization. Future research should focus on establishing consistent methodologies and exploring the Mini-Cog's efficacy in specific surgical populations to enhance its clinical utility in POD risk stratification. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; 25: 738-748.
Yajima et al. (Thu,) studied this question.