Date of Award
1-1-2018
Thesis Type
masters
Document Type
Thesis
Divisions
medic
Department
Faculty of Medicine
Institution
University of Malaya
Abstract
The incidence of post-operative cognitive dysfunction in the elderly is increased and the subsequent impact can be devastating as patients need to retain their faculties in order to remain independent. A pilot study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of a novel home-based cognitive training on the incidence of delirium and post-operative cognitive dysfunction in patients aged 65 and above undergoing elective surgery. 18 subjects were recruited in pre-operative anaesthetic clinic and randomised into 2 groups. The intervention group was taught to perform cognitive training at home. Pre-operative and post-operative cognitive assessments were carried out and results compared. No patients developed delirium post-operatively. There was a low compliance rate (50%) among subjects leading to mixed findings on cognitive testing.
Note
Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2018.
Recommended Citation
Ivy Sim, Chui Geok, "Pre-operative cognitive training to prevent postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older patients cognitrain: A randomised controlled trial / Ivy Sim Chui Geok" (2018). Student Works (2010-2019). 5170.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/5170