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Delirium diagnostic tools in the postoperative setting: A scoping review protocol
Charlotte Levy Hansen1, Thordis Thomsen2,3, Aske Tøgern2
1Research Centre of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, Naestved, Slagelse and Ringsted Hospitals, Slagelse, Denmark.
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|July 9, 2024
Summary
This review maps delirium diagnostic tools for hip fracture surgery patients. It aims to improve postoperative care by identifying effective assessment methods and knowledge gaps in delirium detection.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Care
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Delirium is a common postoperative complication affecting attention, awareness, and cognition.
- It significantly increases patient morbidity, mortality, and hospital stay duration.
- Older adults and critically ill surgical patients are particularly vulnerable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map existing evidence on delirium diagnostic tools for hip fracture surgical patients.
- To inform clinical practice and enhance postoperative care protocols.
- To identify gaps in current research on delirium assessment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Inclusion of studies across all languages, publication dates, and designs (excluding case reports).
- Systematic searches of multiple databases and inclusion of unpublished trials.
Main Results:
- Results will be descriptively presented with tables and graphs.
- Studies will be categorized by design, surgical specialty, and diagnostic tool.
- Analysis will identify variations and trends in delirium diagnostic tool utilization.
Conclusions:
- This review provides an overview of available delirium diagnostic tools for the postoperative setting.
- It highlights crucial knowledge gaps to guide future research endeavors.
- Evidence mapping is essential for promoting evidence-based practice in managing postoperative delirium.
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