Improve Postoperative Recovery by Engaging Patients and FAmily-CaregiveRs to End Delirium iPREPARED
Study on Reducing Delirium Risk in Postoperative Patients
Malaz Boustani, MD
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
This proposed study would develop and test an innovative hospital intervention to mitigate delirium risk, reducing delirium symptoms and patient-reported distress. Results of this proposed study would be used to inform the future design of the intervention as well as conduct a future feasibility and acceptability study.
Detailed description of study
Participants are being asked to review the iPREPARED website and preparatory video.
- 60 minute 1:2 interviews that will include watching the video, completing a survey and answering questions about the video and video content.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: all
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Age: 18 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Stage 1:
Inclusion criteria:
• Patients
• Age > 50 years
• Phase 1:
o Underwent an elective surgery with a length of stay of 2 day or greater in the past 4 months (n=5)
OR
o Had a hospital stay with a length of stay of 2 days or greater in the past 4 months (n=10)
• Phase 2: Scheduled to undergo an elective surgery in the next two months with an estimated length of stay following the surgery of 2 day or greater (n=10)
• Informal Caregivers (optional to participate in phase 1 or phase 2 with or without a patient, n = 25)
o Accompanied or was in contact with the patient during their hospital stay (either following surgery or during COVID)
o Is willing to participate in study
Stage 2: Inclusion criteria:
• Patients
• Age 18 years or older
• Underwent an elective surgery in the past 4 months (n=10) and self-identified as interested in an interview on the iPREPARED website or through clinical staff at Eskenazi Health (hospitalist).
• Informal Caregivers (optional to participate in phase 1, phase 2, and Phase 3 with or without a patient, n = 10)
o Accompanied or was in contact with the patient during their hospital stay
Is willing to participate in study
Stage 1 & Stage 2 - Exclusion criteria
• Unable to communicate with research staff or engage in focus group study due to sensory impairments, cognitive deficits, or language barriers
• Prisoners
This study investigates ways to reduce the risk of delirium in patients who have had surgery. Delirium is when a person becomes very confused and can't think clearly, often after surgery. The study will look at how involving family members and caregivers can help reduce delirium symptoms and distress in patients.
Participants will review a website and watch a video as part of the study. They will also take part in interviews that last about 60 minutes. During the interview, they will watch the video, answer questions, and fill out a survey about the video.
- Who can participate: Patients over 50 who had elective surgery with a hospital stay of 2 days or more in the past 4 months, or those scheduled for such surgery, can participate. Informal caregivers in contact with the patient during their hospital stay may also join.
- Study details: Participants will review the iPREPARED website and watch a video. They will participate in interviews, which include answering questions and completing a survey.
