Meta-Analysis of Factors Which Influence Delirium Following Cardiac Surgery

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors of delirium after cardiac surgery. Methods: A systematic literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Science Citation Index limited to 2008 to 2011 and review of studies was conducted. Eligible studies were of randomized controlled trials or cohort studies, using delirium assessment tool, reporting at least one risk factor associated with delirium, and...