Prevalence of pre-operative undiagnosed cognitive impairment and its association with handgrip strength, oral hygiene, and nutritional status in older elective surgical patients in Japan.
Shohei NakataniMitsuru IdaKayo UyamaYuki KinugasaMasahiko KawaguchiPublished in: Journal of anesthesia (2022)
Preoperative comprehensive assessment was feasible. The prevalence of pre-operative undiagnosed cognitive impairment was 13%, and poor handgrip strength and worse oral hygiene were significantly associated factors.