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NCT Number: NCT06540638

Cognitive Health Awareness Program in Surgical Patients

Addressing brain health and cognitive impairment (CI) in the aging population is important, especially in those undergoing surgery. While certain adverse outcomes are beyond control due to various factors, some may be preventable, such as delirium. It is crucial for patients and their families to be fully aware of the heightened risks associated with CI. By discussing the implications for individuals and their families, patients can make informed decisions about their health. Additionally, patients can be better prepared for their post-operative care and informed about post-operative complications. Education is a practical and viable solution to promote awareness and empower individuals to manage their cognitive health, especially in the context of surgery. Also, it can act as an early intervention. Thus, there is a need to proactively educate older adults about brain health.

The objective of the Web-Based Brain Health Education Study is to determine the impact of preoperative education on the knowledge of cognitive health of older surgical patients. Specifically, our study will examine the changes in knowledge scores after patients participate in a web-based education program on promoting brain health during their surgical journey. We hypothesize that a web-based education program will increase patient knowledge and empower them proactively about their brain health during the surgical journey.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Dementia Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cognition Disorders Cognitive Cognitive Dysfunction Confusion Delirium Emergence Delirium Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurocognitive Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

399 Bathurst St. Toronto Western Hospital, Preadmission Clinic, Dept. of Anesthesia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About this study

The primary objective of this study is to determine the impact of a web-based educational program in promoting brain health in older surgical patients by changes in their knowledge score after education. For the secondary objectives, we aim to 1) determine participant satisfaction with the educational program, and 2) gain insights regarding perceived benefits and drawbacks of the brain health program.

This multicenter study will target older patients from pre-admission clinics at Toronto Western (TWH) and Mount Sinai Hospitals (MSH). Written informed consent to participate in the study will be obtained from all patients in person during the visit.

In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad/ paper version at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • patients ≥60 years old
  • undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
  • competent to provide informed consent in English and
  • possess some computer skills

Exclusion criteria

  • previous major neurocognitive disorder
  • uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
  • hearing and/or vision impairment

Treatment and study plan

Web based education program

Behavioral

In a pre-operative assessment, 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The content of our e-module included: introduction to brain health, surgery, and delirium, causes and risk factors, modifiable risk factors, and delirium prevention. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in knowledge scores

    Time frame: At pre-surgery

    A knowledge questionnaire was developed to assess patient's knowledge of brain health during their surgical journey based on our education e-module. Our questionnaire contains 20 True/False questions. Each correct answer is worth one point, giving a minimum value/score of 0 and maximum value/score of 20. Higher values/scores indicate greater knowledge of brain health. The pre- and post-education questionnaires are identical.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Participant satisfaction

    Time frame: At pre-surgery

    Participants will be asked to rate their level of satisfaction with the educational program.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Health Network, Toronto

Other

Collaborators

  • Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada

Registry information

Official study title

A Web-Based Education Program in Promoting Brain Health During the Surgical Journey in Older Patients

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 6, 2024
Registry last updated
May 7, 2026

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