Date of Award

Summer 6-14-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (MMSc)

First Advisor

Ebony Dix, MD

Abstract

Delirium is defined as an acute deterioration of attention and cognition precipitated by one or multiple causes, such as medical illness, medications, or hospitalization. Delirium is highly prevalent among older, hospitalized, postoperative patients and increases the risk of future cognitive decline and death. Diagnosing and treating delirium is challenging due to its fluctuating nature, varied clinical features, multiple risk factors, and causes. Prevention strategies have the best evidence for reducing the incidence of delirium. We propose the use of an art intervention strategy to reduce the incidence of delirium in hospitalized, postoperative older patients in a safe, effective, and cost-efficient way. A randomized control trial will investigate the effect of a daily, 50-minute art intervention plus standard of care compared to standard of care alone on the proportion of new delirium cases in patients age 70 and older following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

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