Identifying older adults at risk of harm following elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Jennifer Watt · University of Toronto

Andrea C. Tricco · University of Toronto

Catherine Talbot‐Hamon · University of Toronto

Ba’ Pham · St. Michael's Hospital

Patricia Rios · St. Michael's Hospital

Agnes Grudniewicz · Wilfrid Laurier University

Camilla L. Wong ·

Abstract

Geriatric syndromes are important prognostic factors for postoperative complications. We identified potentially modifiable prognostic factors (e.g., frailty, depressive symptoms, and smoking) associated with developing postoperative complications that can be targeted preoperatively to optimize care.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Frailty in Older Adults Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Medicine

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 2-2

DOI: 10.1186/s12916-017-0986-2

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