Which interventions can reduce post-operative delirium in the elderly? Synthesis of multidisciplinary and pharmacological intervention data

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• 80% of older individuals develop post-operative delirium (POD) following surgery. • The pathophysiology of POD is likely multifactorial and poorly understood. • Dexmedetomidine showed to reduce the incidence of POD while haloperidol had no effect on reducing POD. • 8 of the 9 non-pharmacological interventions showed significant reductions in the incidence and prevalence of POD.