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Recommendations and Alerting for Delirium Alleviation in Real-Time (RADAR): a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Family Support System and HELP Support System for Delirium. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial that will test whether a multicomponent decision support system will improve the postoperative environment for neurocognitive and clinical recovery in older, high-risk surgical patients. Decision support systems will be tested that provide targeted alerts and recommendations to the Hospital Elder Life Program and family members for delirium prevention.
Study Details
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Interventions
Family members and/or caregivers of patients will receive pagers, and alerts will provide recommendations for daily delirium screening and therapeutic activities. Protocols with associated activities will be provided to family members.
A postoperative page will be sent, on behalf of participants, to the on-call HELP staff. The page will request early evaluation and enhanced therapeutic protocols for delirium prevention.