Safety of Major Abdominal Operations in the Elderly: A Study of Geriatric-Specific Determinants of Health
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05515-0
Abstract: Background Preoperative assessment of geriatric-specific determinants of health may enhance perioperative risk stratification among elderly patients. This study examines effects of geriatric-specific variables on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective major abdominal operations. Methods Patients… read more here.
Keywords: major abdominal; abdominal operations; determinants health; geriatric specific ... See more keywords
Optimizing Surgical Quality Datasets to Care for Older Adults: Lessons from the American College of Surgeons NSQIP Geriatric Surgery Pilot.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.08.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical quality datasets can be better tailored toward older adults. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) NSQIP Geriatric Surgery Pilot collected risk factors and outcomes in 4 geriatric-specific domains: cognition, decision-making, function, and mobility.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; surgery; geriatric specific; nsqip geriatric ... See more keywords
Association of Geriatric-Specific Variables with 30-Day Hospital Readmission Risk of Elderly Surgical Patients: A NSQIP Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.12.032
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Elderly patients, > 65 years of age, undergo an increasing number of surgical operations performed annually in the United States and they present with unique health care needs. Preventing postoperative readmission remains an important… read more here.
Keywords: readmission; geriatric specific; surgical patients; elderly surgical ... See more keywords