Objective Polypharmacy is widespread among older people, but the adverse outcomes
associated with it are unclear. We aim to synthesize current evidence on the adverse health …

Fractures due to fragility of the bone around the hip joint have become a major public health
issue, presenting with an increasing incidence due to the growth of the elderly population …

Pain control is an integral part of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols for
colorectal surgery. While opioid therapy remains the mainstay of therapy for postsurgical …

Background Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an
important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend …

Cognitive recovery after anaesthesia and surgery is a concern for older adults, their families,
and caregivers. Reports of patients who were 'never the same'prompted a scientific inquiry …

Purpose Surgery for hip fractures is frequently followed by complications that hinder the
rehabilitation of patients. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence rate and type of …

Objective Delirium is one of the most common complications following hip fracture surgery in
older people. This study identified preand perioperative factors associated with the …

Importance Postoperative delirium in older adults receiving hip fracture surgery is
associated with morbidity and increased health care costs, yet little is known of potential …

Objectives To determine whether poor nutritional status can predict postoperative delirium in
elderly adults undergoing hip fracture surgery. Design Prospective observational cohort …

Abstract Background A total of 4.5–41.2% of orthopedic surgery patients experience
delirium. Until now, no formal systematic review or meta-analysis was performed to …