Association of preoperative depression and cognitive status with postoperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fracture

BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium (POD) is characterized as a major complication for the geriatric population, and is associated with worsening of the individual and an increase in healthcare costs. The association between POD and the presence of preoperative depression and cognitive status remains unknown. AIM To analyze whether preoperative cognitive status and depression would associate with POD and to what extent in the aged population with hip fractures. METHODS A cohort study of patients a