Survey on Surgical Providers' Knowledge of Postoperative Delirium
Author Information
Author(s): Berian Julia, Zarzaur Ben, Mohanty Sanjay, Kaiksow Farah, Golden Blair
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin Madison
Hypothesis
Understanding of delirium among surgical providers remains unknown.
Conclusion
Surgical providers have high confidence in managing postoperative delirium, but objective measures are rarely used and long-term effects are considered minimal.
Supporting Evidence
- 85 of 267 surgical providers responded to the survey.
- 66% of respondents had received formal delirium training.
- 80% felt confident in identifying delirium.
- 65% felt confident in managing delirium.
- Postoperative delirium was ranked 3rd or 4th in importance among common complications.
Takeaway
Surgeons think they know a lot about postoperative delirium, but they don't use the best tools to help patients, and they believe it doesn't really affect health in the long run.
Methodology
A 14-question survey was distributed to surgeons and surgical advanced practice providers after validation through cognitive interviews.
Limitations
Self-reported knowledge may not reflect actual understanding and objective measures are rarely used.
Participant Demographics
Most respondents had more than 5 years of experience, with a higher proportion of attending surgeons compared to APPs.
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