Effect of Delirium on Physical Function in Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery Patients

Background The effect of delirium on physical function in patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic surgery has not been well described and may differ from that in other surgical populations. Objective To determine the effects of delirium on muscle strength and functional independence. The primary end point was change in Medical Research Council sum score (MRC-SS) by delirium status. Methods A secondary analysis of data from a clinical trial...