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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric surgery
  • Surgical outcomes
  • Postoperative care

Background:

  • Older adults represent a growing segment of emergency surgery patients.
  • They experience longer hospital stays compared to elective surgery patients.
  • Identifying patients needing postacute care is crucial for better surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of preoperative cognitive and functional status on discharge destination after emergency surgery in older adults.
  • To identify key predictors for nonhome discharge in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Geriatric Pilot Project (2014-2018).
  • Included patients aged 65 and older undergoing inpatient emergency surgery.
  • Employed logistic regression to analyze associations between preoperative variables and nonhome discharge.

Main Results:

  • Over half (53.9%) of patients were not discharged home.
  • A fall in the past year was the strongest predictor of nonhome discharge (OR=5.3).
  • Other significant predictors included mobility aid use (OR=2.0), partial functional dependence (OR=1.8), and surrogate consent (OR=1.4). Cognitive impairment was not significantly associated with nonhome discharge (OR=1.0).

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative fall history and mobility status are key indicators for identifying older adults likely to require postacute care after emergency surgery.
  • These factors can aid in optimizing postoperative planning and resource allocation.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the role of cognitive impairment in discharge disposition.