ostoperative the most comtions in older padelirium is one of mon complica- tients recovering from surgery.

Depending on the specific patient population, sur- gery type, and screening meth- ods, research demonstrates that it affects between 10 and 50% of surgical patients older than 65 yr, which translates into millions of cases annually.

1 It is associated with prolonged hospital stay, increased healthcare costs, psychological dis- tress for patients and families, and increased morbidity and mortal- ity.

Investigating predisposing and precipitating factors, particularly modifiable ones, is crucial for the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies.