Handout

Navigating Cognitive Recovery After Surgery: A Guide for Families

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Brain Injury

References:

  • Safavynia, S. A., Goldstein, P. A., & Evered, L. A. (2022). Mitigation of perioperative neurocognitive disorders: A holistic approach. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 14, 949148.

This resource offers an overview of perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND), explaining potential cognitive changes that can occur around the time of surgery. It is designed to help families understand how to support recovery and proactively engage with the healthcare team to promote the best possible cognitive outcomes for their family members. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What is perioperative neurocognitive disorder?
  • How do I explain cognitive changes after surgery?
  • How can families support cognitive recovery after surgery?

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