Improve Postoperative Recovery by Engaging Patients and FAmily-CaregiveRs to End Delirium iPREPARED.
A Study on Behavioral Intervention for Surgical Recovery
Brief description of study.
Behavioral intervention aimed at modifying the patient-caregiver dyad’s approach to surgical recovery to mitigate delirium risk, prevent delirium, and reduce delirium symptoms.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Occurred or scheduled surgery that require at least 2 day hospital stay.
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Age: 60 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion:
Age > 60 years
Have an identified caregiver that accompanied them, or will accompany them, on their surgical journey, and is willing to attend the interview
Phase 1: Underwent an elective surgery with a length of stay of 2 day or greater in the past two months
Phase 2: Scheduled to undergo an elective surgery in the next two months with an estimated length of stay following the surgery of 2 day or greater
Exclusion:
Unable to communicate with research staff or engage in focus group study due to sensory impairments, cognitive deficits, or language barriers
Prisoners
Is not a patient-identified caregiver dyad
This study investigates a behavioral intervention for patients and their caregivers to improve recovery after surgery. The focus is on reducing the risk and symptoms of delirium, which is a state of confusion that can occur after surgery, especially in older adults.
Participants will be involved in activities designed to modify their approach to recovery. These activities will include interviews and focus groups to discuss their experiences and strategies for managing post-surgical recovery.
- Who can participate: Participants must be over 60 years old and have a caregiver who can attend interviews. They should have undergone or be scheduled for elective surgery with a stay of at least 2 days.
- Study details: Participants will engage in interviews and focus groups to discuss recovery strategies. A placebo is not involved in this study.