Background: Cognitive training is beneficial in various clinical settings, although its
perioperative feasibility and impact remain unknown. The objective of this pilot study was to …

Importance Postoperative delirium in older adults is a common and costly complication after
surgery. Cognitive reserve affects the risk of postoperative delirium, and thus preoperative …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are
common after cardiac surgery and contribute to an increased risk of postoperative …

Perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND) is a growing concern, affecting several million
elderly patients each year in the United States, but strategies for its effective prevention have …

Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) can
be observed after cardiosurgical interventions. Taken together, these postoperative …

For elderly patients undergoing elective surgical procedures, preoperative evaluation of
cognition is often overlooked. Patients may experience postoperative delirium (POD) and …

Aims and objectives To examine the effectiveness of cognitive interventions after general
anaesthesia to improve cognitive functioning. Background The number of surgical …

There is significant evidence that many older surgical patients experience at least a transient
decrease in cognitive function. Although there is still equipoise regarding the degree …

Objective: The aim of this study was to highlight the vulnerability of the aging brain to surgery
and anesthesia, examine postoperative cognitive outcomes, and recommend possible …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction are the
most common complications for older surgical patients. General anesthesia may contribute …