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ArticleJournal of anesthesia and translational medicine2026

Promoting brain health in older surgical patients: A pre-post evaluation of an educational module.

Melanie Li, Yasmin Alhamdah, Ellene Yan, Majid Nabipoor, Aparna Saripella, Sazzadul Islam, David He, Jean Wong, Frances Chung

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Melanie LiTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3, Canada.
Yasmin AlhamdahTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3, Canada.
Ellene YanDepartment of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada.
Majid NabipoorBiostatistics Department, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 1X6, Canada.
Aparna SaripellaDepartment of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada.
Sazzadul IslamDepartment of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada.
David HeTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3, Canada.
Jean WongTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3, Canada.
Frances ChungTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Older surgical patients are at a high risk for perioperative neurocognitive disorders, such as postoperative delirium (POD), yet awareness and engagement in brain health are low. The preoperative period represents a key opportunity to improve knowledge and preparedness through targeted education. This study evaluates the impact of a brief educational module on older adults' knowledge of brain health and POD, as well as its acceptability and perceived usefulness in the preoperative setting. Methods: A multicentre prospective pre-post interventional study was conducted in pre-admission clinics in Toronto, Canada. Adults ≥ 60 years old undergoing non-cardiac surgery completed a 20-item true/false questionnaire on brain health, cognitive impairment, and POD before and after a brief educational module. The primary outcome was the change in knowledge score, evaluated using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Secondary outcomes included participant satisfaction (5-point Likert scales) and a thematic analysis of open-ended feedback. Results: A total of 141 participants were included. Median knowledge scores improved significantly from 17 (15-18, interquartile range) to 19 (18-20) ( Conclusions: A brief educational module significantly increased older surgical patients' knowledge about brain health and POD. High satisfaction supports its potential role as part of routine perioperative care. These findings support the integration of a targeted module into preoperative care as a simple and acceptable strategy to promote patient knowledge, engagement, and readiness for surgery.

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Brain healthCognitive impairmentDeliriumHealth literacyOlder adultsPatient educationSurgery

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PMID42472127
PMCPMC13379994

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