Experiences of older patients and their families with delirium after surgery

What is this Study about?

Our overall goal is to improve the surgical experience for older adults with cognitive decline, including people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, their families, and caregivers.

The aim of this study is to understand and describe the experiences of patients, families, and healthcare providers with postoperative delirium (delirium after surgery), and to identify strategies to support patient and family centered care for patients with postoperative delirium. We will conduct interviews with patients, families, and healthcare providers to describe their experiences with postoperative delirium.

Our findings will be used to inform the development of a strategy for reducing delirium after surgery.

What Will Happen in This Study?

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to take part in a semi-structured interview (by videoconference or phone) which will ask about your experiences with postoperative delirium (delirium after surgery). We will also ask you demographic questions such as age, gender, languages spoken, and varied abilities.

Participation is expected to take less than 1-hour of your time.

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

1) are a patient aged over 65 years who has experienced postoperative delirium (delirium after surgery), or

2) are a caregiver/family member of a person who has experienced postoperative delirium (delirium after surgery)

Ability to speak English

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