Strategies for prevention of postoperative delirium: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ideal measures to prevent postoperative delirium remain unestablished. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the significance of potential interventions.

Methods

The PRISMA statement guidelines were followed. Two researchers searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library for articles published in English before August 2012. Additional sources included reference lists from reviews and related articles from 'Google Scholar'. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on interventions seeking to prevent postoperative delirium in adult patients were included. Data extraction and methodological quality assessment were performed using predefined data fields and scoring system. Meta-analysis was accomplished for studies that used simila

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3672487 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature