At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Age 65 years or older
- ✓Elective or acute surgical procedure
- ✓Full legal capacity to consent
- ✓Ability to speak
- ✕Somnolence or coma
- ✕Glasgow Coma Scale score ≤14
- ✕Active sepsis
- ✕Known psychiatric disease
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Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction as Geriatric Syndrome
In Brief
An observational study for Cognitive Dysfunction. Completed, enrolled 203 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is testing cognitive function before and after the surgery, with patient's informed consent. Patients of interest are 65 year or older, undergoing surgery in general or regional anesthesia. Investigators are using 3 tests. These are: MMSE (Mini Mental State Exam), TEGEST test (test of gestures) and Clock drawing test. Tests after surgery are performed 2 days until discharge. The testing is anonymous, patient is assigned a number. Main aim of this study is to find a suitable quick test of cognitive function for clinical practice before surgery in general or regional anesthesia.