Abstract:
:Older adults undergoing elective surgical procedures suffer higher rates of morbidity and mortality than younger patients. A geriatric-focused preoperative evaluation can identify risk factors for complications and opportunities for health optimization and care coordination. Key components of a geriatric preoperative evaluation include (1) assessments of function, mobility, cognition, and mental health; (2) reviews of medical conditions and medications; and (3) discussion of risks, preferences, and goals of care. A geriatric-focused, team-based approach can improve surgical outcomes and patient experience.
journal_name
Clin Geriatr Medjournal_title
Clinics in geriatric medicineauthors
Marwell JG,Heflin MT,McDonald SRdoi
10.1016/j.cger.2017.08.004subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-02-01 00:00:00pages
95-105issue
1eissn
0749-0690issn
1879-8853pii
S0749-0690(17)30077-0journal_volume
34pub_type
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