Frailty as a Predictor of Surgical Outcomes in Older Patients

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Authors

Martin A. Makary · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Dorry L. Segev · Johns Hopkins University

Peter J. Pronovost · Johns Hopkins University

Dora Syin · Johns Hopkins University

Karen Bandeen‐Roche · Johns Hopkins University

Purvi P. Patel · Johns Hopkins University

Ryan K. Takenaga ·

Abstract

Frailty independently predicts postoperative complications, length of stay, and discharge to a skilled or assisted-living facility in older surgical patients and enhances conventional risk models. Assessing frailty using a standardized definition can help patients and physicians make more informed decisions.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Frailty in Older Adults Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 210, Issue 6, pp. 901-908

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.01.028

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