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Postoperative Functional Outcomes in Older Adults.

Zabecca Brinson1, Victoria L Tang1, Emily Finlayson1

  • 1Department of Surgery (EF, ZB), Department of Medicine (EF, VT), Phillip R Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (EF), 3333 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118; (415) 885-3606.

Current Surgery Reports
|March 28, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Older adults face higher surgical risks, including functional decline. New interventions show promise for improving postoperative function in this growing patient population.

Keywords:
elderlyfunctional outcomesgeriatricsolder adults

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Patient Function

Background:

  • The global population is aging, leading to a rise in older adults undergoing surgery.
  • Older surgical patients have increased risks of complications, mortality, and functional decline due to physiological changes and comorbidities.
  • Postoperative functional outcomes are increasingly prioritized over survival in surgical decision-making for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on postoperative functional outcomes in older adults.
  • To discuss recently developed interventions aimed at improving functional recovery after surgery in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies focusing on postoperative functional outcomes in older surgical patients.
  • Analysis of current and emerging interventions designed to enhance functional recovery.

Main Results:

  • Older adults are at a higher risk for adverse surgical outcomes, including significant functional impairment.
  • While research on function as a postoperative outcome is limited, awareness of its importance is growing among surgeons.
  • Emerging interventions demonstrate potential for improving functional outcomes in elderly surgical patients.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining or regaining function is a critical consideration for older adults undergoing surgery.
  • Further research and development of targeted interventions are crucial for optimizing surgical care and functional recovery in the aging population.