2023 Volume 35 Issue 4 Pages 346-352
The purpose of this study is to identify the predictors of delirium symptoms (STEP 2 Symptoms) in the DELTA program. The subjects of the study were inpatients who underwent orthopedic surgery under general anesthesia. Forty-two patients assessed as “Yes” for STEP 2 Symptoms in the DELTA Program were included in the study group. In addition, 42 patients assessed as “none” were included in the control group. We matched “sex” and retrospectively investigated the predictors of STEP 2 Symptoms. The age and standard deviation of the study group was 75.3 (10.2) years and the control group was 72.2 (8.3) years. According to binomial logistic regression analysis, the predictors of STEP 2 Symptoms were room transfer (OR 3.76, 95% CI 1.24-11.38), abnormal electrolyte (OR 3.30, 95% CI 1.14-9.57), and constipation (OR 4.13, 95% CI 1.06-16.10). Attention should be paid to abnormal electrolytes and constipation as preventive measures for postoperative delirium in the orthopedic ward. Minimizing room transfers as an environmental factor may help prevent delirium.
