Title

Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

May 1, 2016

Last Updated Month/Year

January 13, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

Present nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions that should be implemented perioperatively for the prevention of postoperative delirium; and second, to present nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions that should be implemented perioperatively for the treatment of postoperative delirium.

Target Patient Population

Patients who are at risk for postoperative delirium

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospital, Long term care, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient

Intended Users

Occupational therapist, counselor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Prevention, Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D003693 - Delirium

Keywords

delirium, postoperative delirium, delirium prevention