Quality of life and long-term outcomes of octo- and nonagenarians following acute care surgery: a cross sectional study

Conclusions: Our study showed that half of the patients over the age of 80 are surviving up to 3 years post-operatively. While post-operative functional status appears to be stable across the 3 cohorts of patients, perceived health status declines over time. Understanding the long-term post-operative impact on cognitive impairment, functional status, and quality of life in elderly patients who undergo acute care surgery allows health care professionals to predict their patients' likely post-operative needs.
Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research