This study will be a pilot randomized controlled trial that will determine the effect of an indicator of delirium risk, which will be delivered either via a paper form or via the electronic medical record, on (1)postoperative delirium incidence; and (2)the development of long term cognitive decline and dementia.
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Delirium incidence as measured by the 3D-CAM
Timeframe: Daily during post-operative inpatient hospitalization through post-operative day 7
Delirium incidence as measured by the CAM ICU
Timeframe: Daily during post-operative inpatient hospitalization through post-operative day 7
Delirium severity as measured by the CAM ICU
Timeframe: Daily during post-operative inpatient hospitalization through post-operative day 7