Postoperative depression and anxiety are common in elderly patients undergoing joint replacement surgery and may affect recovery. Esketamine has rapid antidepressant effects, but evidence for combined perioperative use remains limited, particularly in elderly patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. This study evaluated the association between combined perioperative esketamine exposure...
The sense of agency, which refers to the subjective feeling of control, is an essential aspect of self-consciousness. We argue that distinguishing between the sensitivity and criterion of this feeling is important for discussing individual differences in the sense of agency and its connections with other cognitive functions.