Prevention of Early Postoperative Decline (PEaPoD): protocol for a randomized, controlled feasibility trial

Prevention of Early Postoperative Decline (PEaPoD): protocol for a randomized, controlled feasibility trial

Abstract Background Delirium is associated with a significantly increased risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, delirium has been associated with an increased risk of prolonged cognitive deficits and accelerated long-term cognitive decline. To date, experimental interventions f...

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Main Authors: Brian O’Gara, Edward R. Marcantonio, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Shahzad Shaefi, Ariel Mueller, Valerie Banner-Goodspeed, Daniel Talmor, Balachundhar Subramaniam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Delirium
Postoperative cognitive decline
Cardiac surgery
Neurocognitive training
Confusion Assessment Method
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3063-z

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