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Functional outcomes in octogenarian trauma.

Michael Grossman1, David W Scaff, Donna Miller

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvannia Health Systems, St Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvannia 18015, USA. grossmm@slhn.org

The Journal of Trauma
|July 12, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Octogenarian trauma patients (OTPs) experience worse functional outcomes and higher mortality compared to geriatric trauma patients (GTPs). However, OTPs maintain independence in feeding and social interaction, even with moderate injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Trauma Care
  • Trauma Surgery Outcomes
  • Patient Functional Recovery

Background:

  • Geriatric trauma patients (GTPs) outcomes are typically assessed by mortality and resource use.
  • This study specifically examines mortality and functional outcomes in octogenarian trauma patients (OTPs, age ≥ 80) compared to GTPs (age ≥ 65).
  • A hypothesis was formulated that OTPs would exhibit poorer functional outcomes than GTPs, as measured by the Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) scales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare mortality and functional outcomes between octogenarian trauma patients (OTPs) and geriatric trauma patients (GTPs).
  • To identify specific areas of functional dependence and independence in OTPs following trauma.
  • To inform clinical practice and resource allocation for elderly trauma populations.

Main Methods:

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  • A 13-year retrospective analysis of a statewide trauma database was conducted.
  • Patients with isolated hip fractures and intubation with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 were excluded.
  • Demographic data, comorbidities, complications, discharge destination, mortality, and FIM scores were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • OTPs (40.9%) had higher mortality rates (10.0% vs. 6.6%) and lower FIM scores compared to GTPs across all Injury Severity Score (ISS) subgroups.
  • OTPs were more frequently discharged to skilled nursing facilities (37.2% vs. 14.9%), while GTPs were more often discharged home (53.3% vs. 28.8%).
  • Functional dependence in locomotion and transfer was noted in OTPs, but independence in feeding, expression, and social interaction was largely preserved, especially in those with moderate injury severity.

Conclusions:

  • Octogenarian trauma patients demonstrate significantly worse functional outcomes and higher mortality rates post-trauma compared to the broader geriatric trauma population.
  • Despite overall functional decline, key aspects like feeding and social interaction independence remain relatively preserved in OTPs, even with moderate injuries.
  • These findings highlight the need for tailored care strategies and rehabilitation plans for the oldest trauma patients to optimize their functional recovery and quality of life.