Abstract
Background.
Improved living conditions and healthcare have significantly increased life expectancy(Wang et al., 2020). Consequently, there is a growing number of older people accessinghealthcare services and undergoing surgical procedures (Fowler et al., 2019). Ageing isnot considered as a contraindication for day surgeries. The onset of post-operativedelirium (POD) and post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) have been identified asone of the major complications in geriatric surgery (Somnuke et al., 2024). However, thereis no regular cognitive assessment or sufficient follow-up in older patients in day surgery(Rajala et al., 2025).
Aim and objectives.
To identify the incidence of POD and POCD in patients aged 60-years and over in daycase general anaesthetic surgery.
Improved living conditions and healthcare have significantly increased life expectancy(Wang et al., 2020). Consequently, there is a growing number of older people accessinghealthcare services and undergoing surgical procedures (Fowler et al., 2019). Ageing isnot considered as a contraindication for day surgeries. The onset of post-operativedelirium (POD) and post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) have been identified asone of the major complications in geriatric surgery (Somnuke et al., 2024). However, thereis no regular cognitive assessment or sufficient follow-up in older patients in day surgery(Rajala et al., 2025).
Aim and objectives.
To identify the incidence of POD and POCD in patients aged 60-years and over in daycase general anaesthetic surgery.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | South West Clinical School Journal |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Dec 2025 |
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